Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Scientists at University of Amsterdam describe research in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Published in Medical Device Law Weekly, October 26th, 2008

According to a study from Netherlands, "Background and study aims: Bile duct injury (BDI) is associated with increased morbidity and poor survival. The aim of the present study was to compare quality of life (QoL) between patients with BDI and those without after laparoscopic cholecystectomy."

"A longitudinal assessment was performed and risk factors for poor QoL were determined. In March 2005 a survey was performed of 403 eligible patients with BDI who were referred to a tertiary center for multidisciplinary treatment by gastroenterologists, radiologists, and surgeons. A longitudinal quality-of-life study was performed to determine changes in outcome after a mean of...

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Source: Medical Device Law Weekly (2008-10-26)

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