Difficulties that Lead to Conversion in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Abstract:
Background: Cholelithiasis is one of the most common surgical problems throughout the world. Earlier, the prevailing treatment of symptomatic Cholelithiasis was an open cholecystectomy which is almost replaced by laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Although occasionaly switch to open cholecystectomy may require during the procedure which is known as conversion in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Many factors contribute to the conversion which is not a sign of surgeon’s failure rather is a sign of surgeon’s good surgical judgment. Our objectives are to find out the factors which are associated with conversion and thus reduce conversion rate, preoperative preparation and counseling the patient for conversion in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.