Small-incision Open Cholecystectomy or Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Gallbladder Disease
Biliary Tract Diseases, Gallbladder Diseases, Cholecystitis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Biliary Tract Diseases focused on measuring Gallbladder diseases, gallstones, cholecystectomy, minilaparotomy, laparoscopy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Cholecystectomy is considered the best available treatment. The patient understands trial information and is capable of making a decision after having received information. The patient wants to undergo cholecystectomy and accepts participation in the trial. Exclusion Criteria: Age below 18 years. The patient is unable to understand trial information. Competence for both trial groups are lacking when a patient is randomized. The cholecystectomy is part of a more extensive operation (e.g., pancreaticoduodenectomy). The indication of cholecystectomy is proven or suspected cancer of the gallbladder.
Sites / Locations
- Lycksele Hospital
- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Sciences, Umeå University Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Small-incision open cholecystectomy
Operation by experts in laparoscopy.
Operation by experts in small-incision cholecystectomy.