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ReviewMedicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)2025

Cholecystectomy in the Context of Cirrhosis, Sclero-Atrophic Cholecystitis, and Gangrenous Cholecystitis: A Literature Review.

Cristian Botezatu, Dumitru Dragos Chitca, Valentin Popescu, Martina Nichilo, Angela Madalina Lazar, Bogdan Mastalier

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Review in Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Cristian BotezatuGeneral Surgery Department, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Eroii Sanitari Blvd., 050474 Bucharest, Romania.
Dumitru Dragos ChitcaGeneral Surgery Clinic, Colentina Clinical Hospital, 020125 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0009-0007-9600-6229
Valentin PopescuGeneral Surgery Department, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Eroii Sanitari Blvd., 050474 Bucharest, Romania.
Martina NichiloGeneral Surgery Clinic, Colentina Clinical Hospital, 020125 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0009-0005-3442-9184
Angela Madalina LazarGeneral Surgery Department, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Eroii Sanitari Blvd., 050474 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-3258-2311
Bogdan MastalierGeneral Surgery Department, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Eroii Sanitari Blvd., 050474 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-3179-7350

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The gallbladder pathology is mainly represented by cholelithiasis, treated with cholecystectomy, one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures, continues to raise some challenges. Despite the advancements in surgical techniques, especially in those patients presenting some particularities, such as cirrhotic patients or those with sclero-atrophic or acute gangrenous cholecystitis, difficulties continue to arise. This review, including an evaluation of the literature from the last 20 years, aims to explore the pathophysiological mechanisms and surgical approaches for these high-risk conditions. Emphasis is placed on tailoring management strategies in order to reduce complications and improve outcomes, offering insights for optimizing care in difficult cholecystectomies.

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CholecystectomyCholecystitisLiver CirrhosisGallbladderGangreneHumansacute gangrenous cholecystitischolecystectomyliver cirrhosissclero-atrophic cholecystitis

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PMID40870359
PMCPMC12387634

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