| Autor: |
Ayub, Shamaila, Ali, Aun, Ata-ur-Rehman, Umair-ul-Islam, Jawaid, Aqeel |
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| Zdroj: |
Pakistan Journal of Surgery; Apr-Jun2019, Vol. 35 Issue 2, p98-101, 4p |
| Abstrakt: |
Introduction: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a well-known and safe procedure to perform but when it comes to elderly there has been marked differences and its course is riddled with pre and post-operative complications. In this study we have reported our results of Laparoscopic cholecystectomy comparing the 70 years and above individuals with the younger. Material and Methods: We retrospectively studied cases of Laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed at our institute between June 2015 till march 2018 with age group being taken as independent variable. Results: This study had 24 patients with ages 70 years and above and 320 patients 69 years and younger. The former group showed had higher ASA scores, comorbidities, operative times, conversion rate, in hospital stay, post-operative complications and mortality when compared to younger group. Conclusion: Elderly patients need vigilant care and higher level of management when undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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