Cholecystectomy without drainage.
A review of 10 years' experience with cholecystectomy by one surgeon has been reported. The figures indicate that cholecystectomy without drainage is safe and substantially cost effective. The author urges all who are enamoured with the Penrose drain to reevaluate their technique.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002763:Cholecystectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay / Q000191:economics; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009515:New Jersey; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012306:Risk; D012737:Sex Factors