Early Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Acute Gallstone Pancreatitis: Retrospective Review of Factors Influencing Timing of Surgery and Outcomes in a Single Institution
Introduction Early laparoscopic cholecystectomy (ELC) is considered best practice in the treatment of acute gallstone pancreatitis. However, there is debate regarding the timing of surgery during the index admission. We reviewed some of the factors that can help determine the timing of early cholecystectomy, and its im...