Risk factors influencing conversion of laparoscopic to open cholecystectomy.
Title | Risk factors influencing conversion of laparoscopic to open cholecystectomy. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2007 |
Authors | Pavlidis, T. E., Marakis G. N., Ballas K., Symeonidis N., Psarras K., Rafailidis S., Karvounaris D., & Sakantamis A. K. |
Journal | J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A |
Volume | 17 |
Issue | 4 |
Pagination | 414-8 |
Date Published | 2007 Aug |
ISSN | 1092-6429 |
Keywords | Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Cholecystectomy, Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic, Female, Humans, Intraoperative Complications, Logistic Models, Male, Middle Aged, Retrospective Studies, Risk Assessment, Risk Factors |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: Conversion of laparoscopic to open cholecystectomy is required in certain cases for the safe completion of the operation. Some factors contribute more to the need for conversion. |
DOI | 10.1089/lap.2006.0178 |
Alternate Journal | J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A |
PubMed ID | 17705718 |