Prospective Multi-Center Study of Short-Term Outcomes After Complex Cholecystectomy

COMPlex Cholecystectomy Trial (COMPaCT): A Prospective Multi-Center Study of Short-Term Outcomes After Complex Cholecystectomy

The study aims to evaluate the short-term clinical outcomes after complex robotic-assisted and laparoscopic cholecystectomies.

This is a multi-center cohort study, evaluating short-term clinical outcomes after complex robotic-assisted and laparoscopic cholecystectomies. The primary outcomes include the rate of conversion to open, rate of intra-operative adverse events, the rate of post-operative adverse events relating to the cholecystectomy within 30 days, and re-admissions and re-operations relating to the cholecystectomy within 30 days. In addition, operative time, the rate of use of intra-operative imaging, the hospital length of stay, and pain and QOL scores will be collected as secondary outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Subject is between 18 and 80 years of age at the time of surgery
2. Subject is a candidate for a cholecystectomy
3. Subject has a diagnosis of acute cholecystitis and is being admitted through the Emergency Room (ER)

Exclusion Criteria:

1. A single port (single site or single incision procedure) cholecystectomy will be performed
2. Subject will undergo a concomitant procedure
3. Subject is contraindicated for surgery or a minimally invasive approach
4. Subject has a known bleeding or clotting disorder that is not able to be controlled during surgery
5. Pregnant or suspect pregnant
6. Subject is mentally handicapped or has a psychological disorder or severe systematic illness that would preclude compliance with the study requirements or ability to provide informed consent
7. Subject belonging to other vulnerable population, e.g. prisoner or ward of the state
8. Subject is unable to comply with the follow-up visit schedule
9. Subject is currently participating in another research study