Enhancing Timing and Referral Pathways for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Two-Cycle Audit

Service interventions improved PAC attendance and reduced readmissions; however, delays in surgical booking remain the principal obstacle to achieving timely laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Further integration of the pathway into routine practice, along with addressing theatre capacity constraints, is essential to meet guideline standards and optimise patient outcomes.