HPB : the official journal of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Early laparoscopic cholecystectomy reduces hospital stay in mild gallstone pancreatitis. A randomized controlled trial.
Two strategies for same-admission cholecystectomy in mild gallstone pancreatitis (MGP) exist: early surgery (within 48-72 h from admission) and delayed surgery until resolution of symptoms and normalization of pancreatic tests. ⋯ E-LC approach in patients with MGP significantly reduced LOS and was not associated with clinically relevant postoperative complications.