CHOLECYSTITIS

This study compared two ways to remove the gallbladder: the standard method using clips, and a new method using a harmonic scalpel without clips. 158 adults with gallstones took part. The goal was to see if the new method led to shorter surgery time and less blood loss. The study…

This study tested whether a video laryngeal mask (a type of breathing tube) works better than the standard endotracheal tube for people having gallbladder surgery. 102 adults were randomly assigned to one of the two methods. Researchers measured how long it took to insert the tub…

This study tested two different nerve-block methods to control pain and improve recovery after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Sixty adults having elective surgery were randomly assigned to receive one of the two blocks. The goal was to see which approach provides better pain r…

This study tested whether using a stress ball before gallbladder removal surgery helps patients feel less scared, anxious, and more comfortable. 90 adults scheduled for surgery were asked to squeeze a stress ball beforehand. Researchers measured their fear, stress, and comfort le…

This study looked at whether aromatherapy foot massage can reduce pain, improve sleep, and speed up recovery in people who had their gallbladder removed through keyhole surgery. 103 adults took part. The results suggest this simple, drug-free approach may help patients feel more …

This study tested a different surgical method (fundus-first) versus the standard approach for removing a gallbladder that is hard to operate on. The goal was to see if it lowers the risk of bile duct injury, a serious complication. The trial involved 174 adults with conditions li…

This study tested a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to help doctors safely drain infected gallbladders in patients who are too sick for surgery. 38 adults took part. The AI was compared to an expert doctor's judgment to see if it could accurately tell when it was s…

This study looked at 150 adults having gallbladder surgery to see if fatty liver disease (MAFLD) makes a special imaging dye (ICG) work less well. The dye helps surgeons see bile ducts clearly. The researchers found that MAFLD can reduce image quality and created a formula to pre…

This study looked at over 1,000 people who had an ERCP procedure to see if having chronic gallbladder disease makes them more likely to develop gallbladder inflammation afterward. The goal was to understand the connection between existing gallbladder issues and post-procedure com…

This study looked at 559 people who had their gallbladder removed with keyhole surgery. Doctors sometimes place a drain tube after surgery to prevent fluid buildup, but it may not always be needed. The goal was to find out which patients really need a drain, so others can avoid t…

This study tested whether a special imaging technique called near infrared fluorescence cholangiography (NIFC) helps surgeons see bile ducts more clearly during laparoscopic gallbladder removal compared to standard white light. 677 adults having gallbladder surgery took part. The…