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Risk Factors for Conversion during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy — Experiences from a General Teaching Hospital

H.J.J. van der Steeg, S Alexander, Saskia Houterman, Gerrit D. Slooter, Rudi M. H. Roumen

Scandinavian Journal of Surgery · 2011 · 46 citations · 24 references

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Abstract

Male gender, age >65 years, (recent) acute cholecystitis and recent obstructive jaundice are independent predictive risk factors for conversion. By appreciating these risk factors for conversion, preoperative patient counselling can be improved.

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