Mirror of surgeries of gall stones diseases in Lumbini Zonal Hospital

Abstract

Introduction: Cholelithiasis is common cause for surgical outpatient consultation. Cholecystectomy is most common surgical procedure performed as elective basis in Lumbini Zonal Hospital, Butwal. The aim of this study is to show the mirror of surgeries of gall stones diseases in Lumbini Zonal Hospital, Butwal.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of cholecystectomy performed in Lumbini Zonal Hospital over a period of 5 years (Biasakh 2069BS- Chaitra 2073BS) was done after the approval from ethical committee. Demographic profiles, complications and other required information were retrieved from the documents available in medical record section.

Results: Total of 372 cholecystectomies were done for different spectrum of gallstones diseases during the study period. Most of the patients were female (341, 92%). The age distribution of the operated patients was 17 years to 75 years. Most of the operated patients (190, 51.07%) were in their productive age (17- 40 years). Most common complications found post operatively were chest infection, SSI. Mid hospital stay was 3.16 days (1-6 days). Total bile duct injury was 1 (0.26%) comparable to other studies.

Conclusion: Cholecystectomy is one of the most common operative procedures performed in our hospital with postoperative outcomes comparable to reported outcomes of other institutions of the world.