An external audit of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the steady state performed in medical treatment facilities of the Department of Defense.

OBJECTIVE: This study provides the first objective assessment of a complete patient population undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the steady state. The authors determined the frequency of complications, particularly bile duct, bowel, vascular injuries, and deaths. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: This retrospective study, conducted for the Department of Defense healthcare system by the Civilian External Peer Review Program, is the second complete audit of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Data were collected on 9130 patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy between January 1993 and May 1994. METHODS: The study sample consisted of clinical data abstracted from the complete records of 9054 (99.2%) of the 9130 laparoscopic cholecystectomies performed at 94 military medical treatment facilities. RESULTS: Of 10,458 cholecystectomies performed in the Military Health Services System, 9130 (87.3%) were laparoscopic and 1328 (12.7%) were traditional open procedures. Seventy-six medical records were incomplete: however, there was sufficient data to determine mortality and bile duct injury rates. Of the remaining 9054 cases, 6.09% experienced complications, including bile duct (0.41%), bowel (0.32%), and vascular injuries (0.10 percent). The mortality rate was 0.13%. Access via Veress technique was used in 57.6% and Hasson technique in 42.4% of patients. Intraoperative cholangiograms were performed in 42.7% of the cases with a success rate of 86.2%. Eight hundred ninety-two (9.8%) patients were converted to open cholecystectomies. CONCLUSIONS: In the steady state, despite an increase in the percentage of laparoscopic cholecystectomies performed for nonmalignant gallbladder disease, there continues to be minimal complications and low mortality.     

Randomized clinical trial of laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed with mini-instruments

BACKGROUND: The outcomes after traditional laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC; one 10-mm port, one 12-mm port and two 5-mm ports) and minilaparoscopic cholecystectomy (MLC; three 3-mm ports and one 12-mm port) for gallstone disease were compared. METHODS: The study was a randomized, single-blind trial comparing LC with MLC. Only elective patients were eligible for inclusion. LC was a routine procedure at the institution in which the study was performed, whereas MLC was introduced after a short training period. The randomization period was from January to December 2001. RESULTS: Of 175 patients who had elective minimal access cholecystectomy during the randomization period, 135 entered the trial: 68 underwent LC and 67 underwent MLC. The groups were matched for age, sex and preoperative characteristics. Median (range) operating times for LC and MLC were similar (45 (20-120) and 50 (20-170) min respectively). Intraoperative and postoperative complication rates, the time for the patient to resume walking, eating and passing stools, and median hospital stay were the same in the two groups. The level of postoperative pain was lower in the MLC group at 1 h (P = 0.011), 3 h (P = 0.012), 6 h (P = 0.003), 12 h (P = 0.052) and 24 h (P = 0.034). Patients who had MLC received fewer injections of analgesic (P = 0.036) and more patients in this group expressed satisfaction with the cosmetic result (P = 0.001). CONCLUSION: MLC took a similar time to perform and caused less postoperative pain than the standard laparoscopic procedure. Reducing the port size further enhanced the advantages of laparoscopic over open cholecystectomy.     

An unusual complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

An unusual series of complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy is presented. The complications occurred after use of laparoscopic technique in the treatment of acute cholecystitis. The authors feel that this is a problem that points up the need for experience and caution in the use of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the setting of acute cholecystitis.     

A national audit of antibiotic prophylaxis in elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Introduction

Laparoscopic surgeons in Great Britain and Ireland were surveyed to assess their use of antibiotic prophylaxis in elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This followed a Cochrane review that found no evidence to support the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in routine cases.

Methods

Data were collected on routine use of antibiotics in elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and how that was influenced by factors such as bile spillage, patient co-morbidities and surgeons’ experience. An online questionnaire was sent to 450 laparoscopic surgeons in December 2011.

Results

Data were received from 111 surgeons (87 consultants) representing over 7,000 cases per year. In routine cases without bile spillage, 64% of respondents gave no antibiotics and 36% gave a single dose. In cases with bile spillage, 11% gave no antibiotics. However, 80% gave one dose and 7% gave three doses. Co-amoxiclav was used by 75% of surgeons. Surgeons are more likely to give antibiotics when patients have risk factors for infective endocarditis.

Conclusions

This study suggests over 20,000 doses of antibiotics and over £100,000 could be saved annually if surgeons modified their practice to follow current guidelines.     

腹腔镜胆囊切除术治疗急性胆囊炎的比较分析

目的探讨胆囊炎急性发作时,实施腹腔镜胆囊切除术治疗的时间早晚对手术特点、手术技巧及手术结果的影响。方法对最近1年中我院54例急性胆囊炎腹腔镜胆囊切除术的过程、结果进行回顾性对照分析。结果54例中急性发作后48 h内40例行急诊腹腔镜胆囊切除术,手术时间短,无转开腹者;48 h后者手术时间长,3例转开腹,中转率为21.43%（3/14）。结论急性胆囊炎急诊施行腹腔镜胆囊切除术是有益的和必要的。     

Itemized bill: novel method to audit the process of laparoscopic cholecystectomy

One of the recurring obstacles to the successful completion of a medical audit cycle is the unavailability of accurate and complete information. This is particularly evident in the review of clinical processes, where the hand-written medical record is the source of information. We have attempted to bypass this information deficit by using information recorded primarily for financial transactions, using the itemized bill. The study was conducted in two parts. Initially information recorded as an itemized bill for the in-hospital process of laparoscopic cholecystectomies over a one-year period was analyzed. Areas for change in practice were identified, and recommendations were developed. These recommendations were presented to a multidisciplinary group consisting of consultants, residents, and nursing staff involved in caring for these patients. A clinical pathway was developed and implemented from these recommendations. One year after introduction, a review of the clinical pathway was undertaken using the same methodology. The in-hospital process consisted of 23 charge categories according to the itemized bill. Of these, 8 accounted for 95% of the total charge. The surgeons fee and the anesthesiologists fee accounted for 34% of the total; medical/surgical supplies, 20%; operating theater time, 17%; pharmacy, 7%; radiology, 5%; laboratory, 7%; and ward, 4%. Areas were identified in the latter 6 categories for change. Review of practice 1 year after implementation of the changes showed that a large number of recommendations were in place. We describe a new method for auditing the processes of medical care, using the itemized bill to adapt and use information primarily recorded for financial purposes.     

单切口腹腔镜胆囊切除术与腹腔镜胆囊切除术的病例对照研究

目的回顾性分析单切口腹腔镜胆囊切除术（SILC）与传统腹腔镜胆囊切除术（LC）的优劣性。方法19例SILC及46例LC患者的临床资料,比较两者的手术时间、术中出血量、术后并发症、中转率、术后疼痛、住院时间、切口长度的差异。结果SILC手术耗时（49．00±8．34）min长于LC（P=0．000）。术中出血量差异无统计学意义。两组均无中转、术后无并发症;SILC与Lc术后患者第一天疼痛评分、术后第三天疼痛评分、总疼痛天数差异均无统计学意义。两者住院时间差异无统计学意义。SILC切口长度（22．5±3．5）mm短于LC切口长度（P=0．000）。结论SILC总切口长度短于LC总切口长度,切口效果更美观。SILC能安全地用于单纯胆囊结石、胆囊息肉。同时对于没有严重合并症和腹部手术史的胆囊疾病患者SILC也是一种理想的手术选择。     

Biliary leaks after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Results of the endoscopic treatment

BACKGROUND: Significant postoperative bile leaks occur in approximately 0.8 to 1.1% of patients. The goal of endoscopic therapy is to eliminate the transpapillary pressure gradient, thereby permitting preferential transpapillary bile flow rather than extravasation at the site of leak. METHODS. Sixty-four patients were retrospectively evaluated. Endoscopic treatment comprised endoscopic sphincterotomy followed by insertion of a naso-biliary drainage or a stent. Retained stones were extracted by standard procedures. RESULTS: The cystic duct remnant was the site of bile extravasation in 50 cases, ducts of Luschka were the source in 4 cases, common bile duct in 6 cases and common hepatic duct in 4 cases. Retained bile duct stones were detected in 21 cases and papillary stenosis in 4 cases. Endoscopic therapy involved sphincterotomy in 25 cases with stones extraction in 21 cases followed by nasobiliary drain insertion, and placement of stent in the remainder. Bile leaks resolved in 96.9% of patients, on average 3 days in cases of associated stones or papillary stenosis, and 6.5 days in the remainder. Two cases of mild pancreatitis were evidenced from endoscopic treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Endoscopic management is the treatment of choice for postcholecystectomy bile leaks.     

Sigmoid volvulus after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. An unusual complication

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has become the standard surgical technique for treating symptomatic gallbladder disease. Intestinal obstruction after laparoscopic cholecystectomy is unusual. We present the case of a 37-year-old man who underwent routine laparoscopic cholecystectomy for cholelithiasis using an American four-port technique. He was well 24 h postoperatively and was discharged. He presented 36 h later with clinical features of bowel obstruction. A sigmoid loop was seen on a plain abdominal radiograph. Laparotomy revealed distension of the large and small bowel to the level of the rectosigmoid junction and a sigmoid volvulus. This was reduced by releasing adhesions to lengthen the sigmoid mesentery. A primary sigmoid resection and anastomosis was not attempted due to luminal discrepancy and lack of bowel preparation. The patient underwent interval sigmoid colectomy 2 weeks later. A sigmoid volvulus following laparoscopic cholecystectomy has not been previously reported. It may be related to the induction of the pneumoperitoneum, combined with the lateral tilt of the table and a long redundant sigmoid colon. This case expands the range of potential complications associated with laparoscopic cholecystectomy and illustrates the need for continued vigilance after apparently routine procedures.     

Peri-operative emergency department utilization in inpatient and outpatient Medicare laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Background

Preoperative emergency department (ED) visits may reflect the patient's biliary disease, or may signal unstable comorbid conditions that have relevance following inpatient laparoscopic cholecystectomy (ILC) and outpatient laparoscopic cholecystectomy (OLC) in Medicare patients.

Early laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the treatment of acute cholecystitis

BACKGROUND: The aim of the study was to demonstrate the importance of early laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis. METHODS: From 1998 to 2000, 66 patients were submitted to laparoscopic cholecystectomy. All patients were submitted to US scans preoperatively and operated on by surgeon skilled in emergency laparoscopic operative technique. RESULTS: Only one patient (1.5%) had conversion to open cholecystectomy. There was no mortality and no bile duct or major vascular injuries. The overall operative morbidity rate was 3%. The mean postoperative hospital stay was 3.1 days. CONCLUSIONS: Author's experience and results support the validity of early laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the treatment of acute cholecystitis, since it reduces the postoperative length of hospital stay and hospital costs. Early treatment is always helpful for inflamed and oedematous tissue which favours dissection.     

Ambulatory laparoscopic cholecystectomy: An audit of day case vs overnight surgery at a community hospital in Japan

AIM: To evaluate the applicability and safety of ambulatory laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) and to compare day case and overnight stay LC.METHODS: Data were collected retrospectively and consecutively for day case and overnight stay LC patients from July 1, 2009 to April 30, 2011. Outcomes were analyzed for patient demographics, operation time, blood loss during operation and frequency and reasons for unexpected or prolonged hospitalization in each group.RESULTS: There was no hospital mortality and no patient was readmitted with serious morbidity after discharge. 50 patients received a day case LC and 19 had an overnight stay LC. There was a significant difference in age between both groups (P < 0.02). There were no significant differences between the day case LC performed (n = 41) and failed (n = 9) groups and between the day case LC performed and the one night stay LC (n = 12) groups. There was a significant difference in age between the one night stay and more nights stay LC groups (P < 0.05). Thus, elderly patients showed a tendency to like to stay in hospital rather than being a day case. The proportion of unexpected or prolonged hospitalization was not significantly different between the day case and overnight stay LC groups, when the patient’s request was excluded.CONCLUSION: Day case LC can be performed with a low rate of complications. In overnight stay patients, there are many who could be performed safely as a day case. Moreover, we need to take special care to treat elderly patients.     

Gallbladder carcinoma and laparoscopic cholecystectomy. An emergent problem

BACKGROUND: Gallbladder cancer (GC) is reported in 1.5-3% of cholecystectomies. Since the introduction of laparoscopic surgery, cholecystectomies have increased and occult GC may therefore be more frequent. METHODS: Here we conduct a retrospective study on a series of 1200 LC performed between January 1991 and December 1998 at our Institution, to determine whether there was an increase in GC. We also evaluated the risk factors for this outcome and the possibilities of treatment, in case of unsuspected GC discovered after LC at histological examination. Seven cases of GC undiagnosed before surgery (0.6% of the study population) were submitted to LC (against 0.3% GC discovered after open surgery). The clinical course depended on the histopathologic stage of the cancer. RESULTS: After a median follow-up of 18 months (range 12-48), 2 pT1 patients were alive and well, 2 pT2 patients were alive and disease free (in 1 case after a surgical removal of a trocar site metastasis appeared 6 months after LC). The other 3 patients died, 2 (1 pT2 and 1 pT3) after an additional resection of the liver bed with lymph node dissection, due to peritoneal dissemination of the disease. In 2 cases we found a gallbladder polyp pre and intraoperatively, which proved to be a carcinoma. CONCLUSIONS: Undiagnosed GC is on the increase with the introduction of LC. Polypoid lesions of the gallbladder, age > 70 years: a long history of stones and a thickened gallbladder wall all represent significant risk factors. If one or more is present, examination of the gallbladder and a frozen section are recommended.     

术前B超检查对腹腔镜胆囊切除患者胆囊三角关系的预测

目的 :探讨术前B超检查用于预测腹腔镜胆囊切除术 (LC)患者胆囊三角关系 ,从而估计LC的难易度的价值。方法 :为 6 8例LC患者行术前常规B超检查 ,重点观察胆囊三角 ,并与术中腹腔镜观察相对照。结果 :6 8例中 6 3例的病理结果与术前B超检查诊断相符 ,诊断符合率为 92 6 4% (6 3 6 8)。 6 0例超声扫描胆囊周围与实际观察相符 ,符合率为 88 2 3% (6 0 6 8)。结论 :术前B超对胆囊三角关系的预测具有较高的准确性     

腹腔镜胆囊切除术并发症的防治(附408例分析)

目的 :分析腹腔镜胆囊切除术并发症的原因 ,探讨有效防治方法。方法 :回顾分析腹腔镜胆囊切除术 4 0 8例的临床资料。结果 :4 0 8例腹腔镜胆囊切除术中 ,胆囊床渗血 4例 ,胆漏 2 4例 ,腹壁戳孔出血 1例 ,胆总管横断 1例 ,中转开腹 6例。结论 :操作规范 ,及时中转开腹术 ,可降低胆管损伤、术中术后出血及胆漏等并发症的发生     

腹腔镜胆囊切除术并发症的防治

目的探讨腹腔镜胆囊切除术(LC)的并发症及预防、处理措施。方法回顾分析794例腹腔镜胆囊切除术并发症的临床资料。结果发生各类并发症11例(1.38%),其中腹腔内出血2例,胆管损伤1例,胆漏2例,胆总管残余结石2例,切口感染1例,皮下气肿1例,胃肠道损伤2例。死亡1例,病死率0.13%。结论胆管损伤、腹腔出血、胆漏是腹腔镜胆囊切除术的主要并发症,遵守操作规范,及时中转剖腹可预防并减少并发症的发生。     

腹腔镜与小切口胆囊切除治疗胆囊结石的疗效探讨

目的比较腹腔镜胆囊切除术与小切口胆囊切除术两种术式治疗胆囊结石的临床疗效。方法选取2009年5月至2012年6月我院行手术治疗胆囊结石患者120例,其中60例行腹腔镜胆囊切除术作为实验组,小切口胆囊切除术手术治疗60例作为对照组。观察并比较两组临床疗效结果。结果实验组术中出血量少于对照组,手术时间、胃肠道功能恢复时间及术后住院时间短于对照组,两组比较,差异有统计学意义(P0.05);对照组、观察组术后并发症发生率分别为21.7%、8.3%,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论腹腔镜胆囊切除术具有创伤小、恢复快、住院时间短和并发症少等优点,值得临床推广。