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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 adding acupuncture during gallbladder removal surgery helps prevent nausea and vomiting afterward. Researchers compared patients who received standard anti-nausea medications plus acupuncture to those who received only the medications. The goal was to se…

This study tested different ways to manage pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery. Researchers compared a nerve block technique against standard local anesthetic injections in 160 patients. They found the nerve block provided better pain relief with fewer complicatio…

This study tested a combination of two pain-relief drugs given directly into the abdomen during keyhole gallbladder surgery. It aimed to see if this mix provided better and longer-lasting pain relief after the operation compared to using just one of the drugs. The goal was to hel…

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 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 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…