RESUMO
To study the role of laparoscopic surgery in treatment of acute cholecystitis in different aspects including peri and post operative outcomes. Forty cases with acute cholecystitis were included in this study, that underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy within 48-72 hours of admission to the hospital. Operating time, estimated blood loss, febrile morbidity, length of hospital stay, recovery from pain, post-operative recovery and return to normal activities and work. Cost-effectiveness, and doctors training were also, evaluated. The procedure was successfully completed in 34 cases [85%], and no operative mortality was reported. These data, suggest that laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a good as well as can be safely attempted in cases presented with acute cholecystitis