Cholecystectomy in Children: Indications and Timing
Elective or delayed cholecystectomy after a "cool-down" period of 5-14 days provides the most favorable outcomes in pediatric patients with complicated cholelithiasis. Conservative management remains appropriate for asymptomatic cases. A standardized approach to surgical timing may reduce complications and hospital costs.
Authors
- Laura Bălănescu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0815-0025)
- Ruxandra Caragata
- Andreea Moga
- Radu Bălănescu
- Patricia Cîmpeanu
- Mara Untaru
Institutions
- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (RO)
- Clinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest (RO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Children
- Published
- 2025-08-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/children12081052
- Primary Topic
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00