Outpatient gallbladder surgery: a satisfying option for some?
NCT ID NCT07616713
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether emergency gallbladder removal (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) can be performed as an outpatient procedure, meaning patients go home the same day. Researchers measured patient satisfaction using a simple scale. The study enrolled 25 adults with acute cholecystitis who met specific criteria, such as being healthy enough for surgery and not on blood thinners.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (keyhole gallbladder removal surgery)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that some patients with acute cholecystitis can safely have surgery without an overnight hospital stay, improving comfort and reducing costs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, single-center study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The main focus is satisfaction, not long-term safety or complication rates.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chihuahua City General Hospital "Dr. Salvador Zubirán Anchondo" Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico 31000
Chihuahua City, Chihuahua, 31100, Mexico
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