Role of preoperative sonography in predicting conversion from laparoscopic cholecystectomy to open surgery

Highlights • The purpose of this study was to establish a radiologic view on prediction of conversion from laparoscopic cholecystectomy to open surgery. The study may be a guide for the surgeon to prefer laparoscopic or open surgery.

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Published in:	European journal of radiology Vol. 84; no. 3; pp. 346 - 349
Main Authors:	Tosun, Alptekin, Hancerliogullari, Kadir Oymen, Serifoglu, Ismail, Capan, Yavuz, Ozkaya, Enis
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Ireland Elsevier B.V 01-03-2015
Subjects:	Cholecystectomy - methods Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic - adverse effects Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic - methods Cholecystitis - diagnostic imaging Cholecystitis - pathology Conversion to open surgery Female Humans Male Middle Aged Predictive Value of Tests Preoperative Care Prospective Studies Radiology Risk Risk Factors Sensitivity and Specificity Ultrasonography Conversion to open surgery Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Ultrasonography
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Summary:	Highlights • The purpose of this study was to establish a radiologic view on prediction of conversion from laparoscopic cholecystectomy to open surgery. The study may be a guide for the surgeon to prefer laparoscopic or open surgery.
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ISSN:	0720-048X 1872-7727
DOI:	10.1016/j.ejrad.2014.12.006