European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

LC combines the benefit of complete removal ofgall bladder with the advantage of limited
abdominal incisions, early recovery, shorter hospital stay and less postoperative complication.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy can be associated with severe complications in the form of
arrhythmias,sudden intraoperative cardiovascular collapse, severe pulmonary edema and
postoperative thromboembolic phenomenon. All patients underwent a thorough
preanaesthetic check-up. Written informed consent was obtained from each patient after
explaining the procedure in a language that the patient understood. Patients were randomly
allocated into 2 groups of 40 each. Mean time to first analgesic in Group D was 4.38 ± 0.86
hrs and in Group C was 2.50 ± 0.68 hrs. On comparing, time to first analgesia was
significantly longer in Group D both statistically and clinically. Nausea and Vomiting was
noted in 5 patients in Group D and 14 patients in Group C. This incidence though statistically
not significant was clinically significant.