TTP8.04 Outcomes of patients awaiting laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstone pancreatitis

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Retrospective review of patients with gallstone pancreatitis shows low adverse outcomes after two weeks, suggesting surgery timing may be flexible.

Waiting more than two weeks for laparoscopic cholecystectomy shows a low risk of recurrent pancreatitis attacks.
Of 54 patients admitted, only six experienced further pancreatitis attacks while awaiting surgery.
Diagnostic imaging results indicate no need for escalation to higher care for those waiting beyond the recommended time.
Successful peri-operative optimization may be possible with delayed surgery for patients once inflammation subsides.

Rahman et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Retrospective review of patients with gallstone pancreatitis shows low adverse outcomes after two weeks, suggesting surgery timing may be flexible.