The American journal of gastroenterology
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Am. J. Gastroenterol. · Jan 2004
Meta AnalysisTiming of cholecystectomy for acute calculous cholecystitis: a meta-analysis.
To compare early with delayed cholecystectomy for the treatment of acute lithiasic cholecystitis: a meta-analysis of prospective randomized trials. ⋯ Early operation (open or laparoscopic) does not carry a higher risk of mortality and morbidity compared to delayed operation and should be the preferred surgical approach for patients with acute lithiasic cholecystitis.