Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in the elderly

E Zappulla,V. Russo,I Gullotta,G. Patanè,S Trovato,B Lucifora,S Costa,Tracia A,Caglià P,Amodeo C

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in the elderly

2009

E Zappulla
V. Russo
I Gullotta
G. Patanè
S Trovato
B Lucifora
S Costa
Tracia A
Caglià P
Amodeo C

Background Few studies have examined the results of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in the elderly. We reviewed our experience with the procedure in 194 patients age 65 and older.

Keywords:

Respiratory disease
Physical therapy
Respiratory failure
Bile duct
Cholecystectomy
Rehabilitation
Common bile duct stone
General surgery
Medicine
Surgery
acute cholecystitis
elderly patient
laparoscopic cholecystectomy
open cholecystectomy
geriatrics gerontology

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