CompletedNot Applicable

Subtotal Cholecystectomy for Difficult Gall Bladder Due to Chronic Cholecystitis

Nepal1,149 participantsStarted 2024-12-23

Plain-language summary

Subtotal cholecystectomy (STC) is a valuable technique when severe inflammation, fibrosis, or anatomical variations obscure the critical view of safety essential for identifying the cystic duct and artery. It helps reduce the risk of bile duct injuries and other complications that arise during a total cholecystectomy (TC) when these structures are not visible. This study evaluates the safety and outcomes of subtotal cholecystectomy in chronic cholecystitis.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of cholelithiasis planned for laparoscopic cholecystectomy * Clinical diagnosis of gallbladder polyp planned for laparoscopic cholecystectomy Exclusion Criteria: * Gall bladder malignancy * Cholelithiasis and gallbladder polyp cases managed non-operatively * additional procedures along with cholecystectomy like bile duct exploration, bile duct excision for choledochal cyst.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

postoperative outcomes of subtotal cholecystectomy (STC) and total cholecystectomy (TC)

Timeframe: upto 22 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06969144

SponsorTribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute Of Medicine.

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-01-12

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.