Comparing two ways to remove the gallbladder in keyhole surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two different methods for removing the gallbladder during laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. It aims to see if one method causes fewer problems or is easier for patients like you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for planned (not emergency) gallbladder removal surgery.
- You do not have gallstones blocking the main bile duct or a dilated bile duct.
- You do not have acute (sudden, severe) gallbladder inflammation, a burst gallbladder, or gallbladder cancer.
- Your surgery is expected to be completed with keyhole incisions (not converted to open surgery).
- You are in overall good health (not in a very high-risk category for surgery).
- You do not have skin infections near the surgery site, diabetes (with poor control), or low red blood cell count (anemia).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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