Early Surgical Treatment Contributes To Better Outcomes In Gallstone Pancreatitis Cases

Although delaying surgical treatment remains the standard of care for patients with severe gallstone pancreatitis, a new study published in the December issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows that, contrary to widespread belief, early cholecystectomy — or surgical removal of the gallbladder — significantly reduces hospital stays in patients with mild to moderate gallstone pancreatitis with no increase in complications or mortality. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: GastroIntestinal / Gastroentorology on December 20th, 2007