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Conversion and complications of elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a West African population

Abstract
Background Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is increasingly adopted in Nigeria, but the procedure is limited due to the low incidence of gallstone diseases. This study aims to determine the incidence of conversion and complications following elective LC. Patients and methods Consecutive patients undergoing elective LC at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria,...
Keywords
Medicine
Gallbladder
Cholecystitis
Surgery
Laparotomy
Cholecystectomy
Incidence (geometry)
Empyema
Complication
Bile duct
General surgery
Physics
Optics
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Good health and well-being



Conversion and complications of elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a West African population

Conversion and complications of elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a West African population

Abstract
Background Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is increasingly adopted in Nigeria, but the procedure is limited due to the low incidence of gallstone diseases. This study aims to determine the incidence of conversion and complications following elective LC. Patients and methods Consecutive patients undergoing elective LC at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria,...
Keywords
Medicine
Gallbladder
Cholecystitis
Surgery
Laparotomy
Cholecystectomy
Incidence (geometry)
Empyema
Complication
Bile duct
General surgery
Physics
Optics
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Good health and well-being