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Day case laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Identifying patients for a 'COVID-Cold' isolated day-case unit during the pandemic.
Hinchcliffe, Zoe; Mohamed, Imran; Lala, Anil.
  • Hinchcliffe Z; Department of General Surgery, 97671Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, Wales, UK.
  • Mohamed I; Department of General Surgery, 97671Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, Wales, UK.
  • Lala A; Department of General Surgery, 97671Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, Wales, UK.
J Perioper Pract ; 31(3): 62-70, 2021 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1067156
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The UK practice of laparoscopic cholecystectomy has reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic due to cancellation of non-urgent operations. Isolated day-case units have been recommended as 'COVID-cold' operating sites to resume surgical procedures. This study aims to identify patients suitable for day case laparoscopic cholecystectomy (DCLC) at isolated units by investigating patient factors and unexpected admission.

METHOD:

Retrospective analysis of 327 patients undergoing DCLC between January and December 2018 at Ysbyty Gwynedd (District General Hospital; YG) and Llandudno General Hospital (isolated unit; LLGH), North Wales, UK.

RESULTS:

The results showed that 100% of DCLCs in LLGH were successful; 71.4% of elective DCLCs were successful at YG. Increasing age (p = 0.004), BMI (p = 0.01), ASA Score (p = 0.006), previous ERCP (p = 0.05), imaging suggesting cholecystitis (p = 0.003) and thick-walled gallbladder (p = 0.04) were significantly associated with failed DCLC on univariate analysis. Factors retaining significance (OR, 95% CI) after multiple regression include BMI (1.82, 1.05-3.16; p = 0.034), imaging suggesting cholecystitis (4.42, 1.72-11.38; p = 0.002) and previous ERCP (5.25, 1.53-18.00; p = 0.008). Postoperative complications are comparable in BMI <35kg/m2 and 35-39.9kg/m2.

CONCLUSIONS:

Current patient selection for isolated day unit is effective in ensuring safe discharge and could be further developed with greater consideration for patients with BMI 35-39.9kg/m2. As surgical services return, this helps identify patients suitable for laparoscopic cholecystectomy at isolated COVID-free day units.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: J Perioper Pract Journal subject: Nursing Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 1750458920977418

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: J Perioper Pract Journal subject: Nursing Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 1750458920977418