Research advances in percutaneous cholecystostomy in treatment of acute cholecystitis

Acute cholecystitis is a common acute abdominal disease in hepatobiliary surgery, and laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the preferred treatment method for this disease. Percutaneous cholecystostomy for drainage plays a vital role in management of patients with cholecystitis who are unsuitable for surgery. This technique has good safety and can be used as a bridge to elective cholecystectomy or as a final treatment for some high-risk patients. However at present, the experience in the management of this technique varies across institutions. Therefore, this article reviews the research advances in percutaneous cholecystostomy in terms of indication, treatment timing, and management, so as to provide a basis for standard clinical use.