Extraction of gall bladder via umbilical port versus subxiphoid port for laparoscopic cholecystectomy in Pakistan: A systematic review and meta-analysis
UP retrieval in LC offers favorable early postoperative outcomes, including reduced pain and shorter hospital stay, compared to the subxiphoid port. These results support UP as a potentially preferred approach.
Authors
- Syeda Zuha Sami
- Inibehe Ime Okon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8275-5713)
- Alisha Ahmed
- Shazia Nisar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0996-7029)
Institutions
- Aga Khan University (PK)
- Jinnah Sindh Medical University (PK)
- Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University (PK)
- Observatoire Volcanologique de Goma (CD)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2025-11-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000045963
- Primary Topic
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00