Laparoscopic versus open cholecystectomy

A cost-minimization analysis of laparoscopic cholecystectomy versus open cholecystectomy.

BACKGROUND Earlier economic analyses have evaluated charges but not costs, and have not considered the cost of production losses associated with open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This study attempted to accomplish an economic evaluation of open versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy from the point of view of society. METHODS A cost-minimization analysis, using a clinical decision model, was...

The comparison of pulmonary functions in open versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

OBJECTIVE To examine respiratory functions of patients after open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy and to compare the advantages. METHODS Fifty five cases with cholelithiasis subjected to elective cholescystectomy were studied. The patients were divided into two groups. Open Cholecystectomy (OC) was performed on 27 cases (Group I), and Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (LC) in 28 cases (Group II)....

Laparoscopic Versus Open Cholecystectomy: A Prospective Matched-Cohort Study

To compare the results of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) and open cholecystectomy (OC) for symptomatic cholelithiasis in elective surgery we performed a prospective matched-cohort study. Hundred consecutive patients who underwent LC in the period Sept. 1990-June 1992, and 100 patients who were age and sex matched and underwent an elective OC in the foregoing two years (1989-1990) were studie...

Mini-Incision Versus Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy versus open cholecystectomy in elderly patients with acute cholecystitis: retrospective study.

OBJECTIVE To study the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis in elderly patients by comparing the results with open cholecystectomy. DESIGN Retrospective study. SETTING Regional hospital, Hong Kong. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Patients aged 75 years or older undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis between January 1994 and December 199...