Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: which predicting factors of conversion? Two Italian center's study
BACKGROUND:
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy represents the gold standard technique for the treatment of lithiasic gallbladder disease. Although it has many advantages, laparoscopic cholecystectomy is not risk-free and in special situations there is a need for conversion into an open procedure, in order to minimize postoperative complications and to complete the procedure safely. The aim of this study is to identify factors that can predict the conversion to open cholecystectomy.