Acute cholecystitis: emergency treatment, videolaparoscopic technique and indications for conversion
Pezzullo, L.S.; D'Itra, E.; Cappabianca, A.; Pezzullo, M.G.
Chirurgia Italiana 55(1): 61-64
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0009-4773 PMID: 12633040 Document Number: 566550
The authors discuss the present approach to acute cholecystitis and the difficulties encountered in videolaparoscopic treatment. The effective usefulness of this new approach needs to be very carefully evaluated and the surgeon must bear in mind the patient's safety and the surgical risk. Therefore, in cases of very serious difficulties or increased risk, it is mandatory to convert the procedure to an open cholecystectomy.