SP4.10 Establishing an Emergency Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Pathway Reduces Elective Waiting Times

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Prospective observational study shows reduced waiting time for elective cholecystectomy, indicating potential service improvements.

The introduction of an emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomy pathway significantly reduces elective waiting time.
Matched data revealed a decrease in waiting time from nine months to three months following pathway implementation.
A prospective observational study employed correlation statistics and multivariate logistical regression for data analysis.
Results suggest that emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomy pathways may enhance patient outcomes and reduce service costs.

Hamid et al. (2025) studied this question.

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