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September 5, 2025British journal of surgery

eP01 Day case laparoscopic cholecystectomies in East Sussex hospitals overstaying? Why?

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AAAhmed Elmurtada AliDJDeborah Jenner

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Audit reveals 77% discharge rate for laparoscopic cholecystectomies, indicating admission reasons in patients.

Key Points

  • About 77% of patients were discharged on the same day post laparoscopic cholecystectomy, showing effective management.
  • In the admitted group, 38% had difficult gall bladder issues, indicating a key reason for hospitalization.
  • The analysis involved data from over 325 patients undergoing surgery, ensuring robust insights into operational efficiency.
  • Older patients and those living alone were more likely to require admission, highlighting areas for potential improvement.

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Ali et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2384fb210217d64777531https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znaf166.408
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