Effectiveness and predictors of conversion in mini‑laparotomy cholecystectomy in developing country: a cohort retrospective study

• Main Authors: Handaya, Adeodatus Yahya, Andrew, Joshua, Hanif, Ahmad Shafa, Tjendra, Kevin Radinal, Aditya, Azriel Farrel Kresna
• Format: Article PeerReviewed
• Language: English
• Published: BioMed Central Ltd 2022
• Subjects: Clinical Sciences; Surgery
• Online Access: https://repository.ugm.ac.id/278794/1/Handaya_KKMK.pdf; https://repository.ugm.ac.id/278794/; https://bmcsurg.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12893-022-01792-9; https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-022-01792-9
• Institution: Universitas Gadjah Mada

Background: Mini laparotomy cholecystectomy (MLC) is an alternative surgical procedure in conditions where laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is not feasible. MLC is a simpler and easier technique compared to LC. MLC involves smaller skin incision, low morbidity rate, and early return to oral diet. M...