I am a
Home I AM A Search Login

Papers of the Week


2021 Mar 25


BMJ Open


11


3

Protocol for a randomised controlled trial comparing laparoscopic cholecystectomy with observation/conservative management for preventing recurrent symptoms and complications in adults with uncomplicated symptomatic gallstones (C-Gall trial).

Authors

Ahmed I, Innes K, Brazzelli M, Gillies K, Newlands R, Avenell A, Hernández R, Blazeby J, Croal B, Hudson J, Maclennan G, McCormack K, McDonald A, Murchie P, Ramsay C
BMJ Open. 2021 Mar 25; 11(3):e039781.
PMID: 33766835.

Abstract

Gallstone disease (cholelithiasis) is common. In most people it is asymptomatic and does not require treatment, but in about 20% it can become symptomatic, causing pain and other complications requiring medical attention and/or surgery. A proportion of symptomatic people with uncomplicated gallstone disease do not experience further episodes of pain and, therefore, could be treated conservatively. Moreover, surgery carries risks of perioperative and postoperative complications.