The Safety of Day-Case Cholecystectomy in Children: A Narrative Systematic Review. [Review]
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Bautista, M.
Baker, M.
Bolton, R.
Matcovici, M.
Gilpin, D.
Alizai, N.
LTHT Author
Bautista, Melissa
Matcovici, Melania
Gilpin, Dan
Alizai, Naved
Matcovici, Melania
Gilpin, Dan
Alizai, Naved
LTHT Department
Leeds Children's Hospital
Paediatric Surgery
Anaesthesia
Paediatric Surgery
Anaesthesia
Non Medic
Publication Date
2026
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Journal Article
Review
Review
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Abstract
Cholecystectomy is a relatively uncommon procedure in the paediatric population. Day-case cholecystectomy is the standard procedure for adults but is not yet established in children. This systematic review assesses the current literature on day-case cholecystectomy in children under 18 years of age. Fourteen final papers were analysed which include 5690 individuals. This systematic review describes the population deemed suitable for day-case procedures, perioperative protocols and the associated outcomes in those who have undergone a day-case procedure. Paediatric day-case cholecystectomy can be safe and effective in certain populations within a defined protocol. Copyright © 2026 Foundation Acta Paediatrica. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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Acta Paediatrica