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Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research



    Cystic Duct Ligation in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Comparison Study of Metallic Clips and Ligatures


    Dr. Siddharth Chidambaram , Dr. Vimalraj Samikannu , Dr. Muthuraman M , Dr. Abraham Benjamin Muthunayagam,Dr. G Jayapragadeesh
    JCDR. 2023: 668-674

    Abstract

    Background: The present study was conducted to compare the efficacy and safety of ligature application with metallic clip application for cystic duct ligation in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted between May 2021 and May 2022 for a duration of 12 months among patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (elective or emergency) for any reason (symptomatic gallstones, acalculous cholecystitis, gallbladder polyp, or any other condition) in the Department of General Surgery, PSG Hospitals, Coimbatore. Patients were assigned to either Group A (cystic duct occlusion with ligatures) or Group B (cystic duct occlusion with metallic clips).

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    Volume 14 Issue 10

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