Minimally invasive management of acute perforated cholecystitis: The role of percutaneous transhepatic cholecystostomy
PTC is a safe and effective initial treatment for APC, particularly in elderly and comorbid patients for whom surgery poses excessive risk. It provides clinical stabilization and may serve either as a bridge to delayed cholecystectomy or as definitive management in selected patients. These findings support the broader use of PTC in the management of APC, although larger prospective studies are warranted.
Authors
- Amjad Parvaiz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4655-1006)
- Eli Atar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8574-2235)
- Mai Mazarieb
- Gil N. Bachar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9062-7354)
- Y.G. Romanenko
- Ubaida Hawashna
Institutions
- Champalimaud Foundation (PT)
- Rabin Medical Center (IL)
- The Royal Free Hospital (GB)
- Barnet Hospital (GB)
- University College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Published
- 2025-10-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v17.i10.108938
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52