Drainage is Not Necessary Procedure After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Due to Severe Acute Cholecystitis

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the current preferred method of cholecystectomy. The role of routine drainage after LC to decrease postoperative morbidity is still an issue of considerable debate. The goal of this study was to assess to role of drains in LC, performed for acute inflamed gallbladder.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Acute cholecystis
• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• KAROFSKY PERFORMANCE SCALE > 70
• No history of major operation

Exclusion Criteria:

• NYHA class > 3
• Open cholecystectomy
• No- compliance
• Intraoperative injuries
• Inadequate hemostasis