Comparison of Quality Of Life Before and After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Authors

  • Tanka Prasad Bohara KIST Medical College Teaching Hospital
  • Adarsh Gurung KIST Medical College Teaching Hospital
  • Ellina Dangol KIST Medical College Teaching Hospital
  • Salina Neupane KIST Medical College Teaching Hospital
  • Mukund Raj Joshi KIST Medical College Teaching Hospital

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61122/jkistmc291

Keywords:

Cholecystectomy, GIQLI, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Quality of Life

Abstract

Introduction: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is a treatment of choice for symptomatic cholelithiasis. LC is one of the most commonly done operations in our country. Patient-reported quality of life is an important outcome measure following all medical and surgical interventions. However, there are only a few papers available addressing quality of life-issues following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Hence, we conducted a study to compare the quality of life to compare before and after LC.

Methods: This is a longitudinal study. Patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy during the study period were included. Gastrointestinal quality of life (GIQLI) was measured before and six months after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Result: Seventy-two patients, 11 (15.28 %) males and 61 (84.72 %) females were included in the study. The mean age was 44.97 years and the mean duration of symptoms was found to be 5.20 months. No complications were recorded. There was a statistical increase in the mean total GIQLI before and after LC (111.625 Vs 133, p < 0.0001).

Conclusion: There was a significant increase in GIQLI after laparoscopic cholecystectomy in symptomatic patients.

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Published

2024-01-31

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Bohara TP, Gurung A, Dangol E, Neupane S, Joshi MR. Comparison of Quality Of Life Before and After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. J. KIST Med. Col [Internet]. 2024 Jan. 31 [cited 2024 May 11];6(11):68-72. Available from: https://www.jkistmc.org.np/jkistmc/index.php/JKISTMC/article/view/291

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 11 (2024): Journal of KIST Medical College

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