TerminatedNot Applicable

Single-Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Versus Traditional Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Stopped: Investigator decisions based on slow enrollment.

United States87 participantsStarted 2010-02

Plain-language summary

This study will compare Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) cholecystectomy to traditional laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), focusing on patient-reported outcomes and cost.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient recommended to undergo cholecystectomy * Patient age 18-80 * Patient competent to give his/her own informed consent * Patient speaks English without the need for an interpreter Exclusion Criteria: * Additional procedures planned during same surgery * Patient deemed inappropriate for TLC or SILS cholecystectomy

What they're measuring

Cost associated with performance of the procedure and post-operative care until discharge

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01195285

SponsorSaint Luke's Health System

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-01

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