Battle of the belly buttons: which incision is best for gallbladder surgery?
NCT ID NCT07601035
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two methods of creating the first opening (pneumoperitoneum) in laparoscopic gallbladder removal: one through the belly button and one just below it. Researchers looked at how fast each method was, complications, pain, hospital stay, and cosmetic satisfaction. The goal was to see if the belly-button approach offers any practical benefits without added risk.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If one approach proves safer or more efficient, it could become the preferred technique for gallbladder surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study comparing two routine surgical techniques, so results may not apply broadly. No major breakthrough is expected.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pakistan Railway Hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 60000, Pakistan
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