CHOLELITHIASIS

This study tested a new method to remove stones from the bile duct during emergency gallbladder surgery. Doctors compared using a small balloon to widen the duct opening against the standard procedure. The goal was to see if the balloon method was as effective at clearing stones …

This study tested a new imaging technique to help surgeons see bile ducts more clearly during gallbladder removal surgery. Researchers compared a special fluorescent dye and camera to standard surgical lighting in 677 patients. The goal was to see if the glowing dye made it easie…

This study tested whether giving patients extra oxygen before anesthesia (preoxygenation) instead of using a mask to help them breathe reduces stomach bloating during laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. Researchers compared 128 patients to see if this method lowered the need for a …

This study tested whether adding acupuncture during gallbladder removal surgery helps prevent nausea and vomiting afterward. Researchers compared patients who received standard anti-nausea medications alone versus those who also received acupuncture at specific points during thei…

This study tested whether adding aromatherapy foot massage to standard care helps people recover after gallbladder removal surgery. Researchers compared 103 patients who received either the massage or usual postoperative care. They measured pain levels, sleep quality, and overall…

This study tested whether a special nerve-block injection given at the end of gallbladder removal surgery helps reduce pain afterward. Sixty patients having the surgery were split into two groups: one received the injection, and the other did not. Researchers compared the patient…

This study tested a new way to manage pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery. Researchers compared a standard numbing medicine (bupivacaine) against the same medicine combined with another drug called dexmedetomidine, which was applied inside the abdomen at the end o…

This study tested different ways to manage pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery. Researchers compared a specific nerve-blocking technique (TAP block) against standard local numbing injections in 160 patients. They found the TAP block provided better pain relief for…

This study looked at whether having a fatty liver makes it harder for surgeons to see important bile ducts clearly during gallbladder surgery using a special fluorescent dye. Researchers studied 150 patients to see how fatty liver disease affects the quality of this imaging. Thei…