Awareness of the Al Qunfudhah population regarding laparoscopic cholecystectomy and complications

Arwa Alquzi Wafa Alzubaidi Omnia Alkinani Wejdan Alnashri Ibtisam Alkinani Sarah Alzubaidi Mohamed Salih

2026 · International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries · 0 citations

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to assess the awareness and knowledge of gallstone disease, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and its potential complications among residents of Al-Qunfudhah Governorate, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among residents of Al-Qunfudhah Governorate, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire. Results: A total of 385 participants were included, of whom 274 (71.2%) were female, and 142 (36.9%) were aged 20â"30 years. Overall, 312 (81.0%) participants demonstrated poor knowledge. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was identified as the preferred surgical method by 254 (66.0%) participants, while 247 (64.2%) identified surgery as the best intervention for gallstones. Cholecystitis was recognized as a complication by 264 (68.6%) participants. Knowledge level was significantly associated with age, gender, and source of information (p < 0.05). Participants aged 20â"30 years had higher odds of good knowledge compared with those older than 50 years (aOR ≤ 6.29, 95% CI: 1.43â"27.56, p ≤ 0.006). Females also had higher odds of good knowledge than males (aOR ≤ 1.90, 95% CI: 1.01â"3.57, p ≤ 0.043). Participants who obtained information from the internet (aOR ≤ 5.41, 95% CI: 1.22â"23.96, p ≤ 0.014) or books and magazines (aOR ≤ 17.00, 95% CI: 3.41â"84.80, p ≤ 0.001) had higher odds of good knowledge. Conclusion: Overall knowledge of gallstone disease and laparoscopic cholecystectomy was limited among residents of Al-Qunfudhah Governorate, despite relatively better awareness of laparoscopic cholecystectomy as the preferred surgical approach and surgery as a treatment for symptomatic gallstones.

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