Ultrasound vs. reality: can scans predict tough gallbladder surgeries?
NCT ID NCT07530874
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 130 patients with gallstones who had their gallbladder removed by keyhole surgery. Researchers compared the ultrasound results done before surgery with what the surgeon actually found during the operation. The goal was to see if ultrasound can predict when the surgery might be more difficult, which could help doctors better prepare and inform patients.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help surgeons better predict difficult gallbladder surgeries using ultrasound, improving patient counseling and surgical planning.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center observational study. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients, and ultrasound may not reliably predict surgical difficulty.
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Nepal Medical College
Kathmandu, Bagmati, 977, Nepal
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