Improvised retrieval bag vs direct gallbladder extraction in laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Official title: Retrieval of Gallbladder by Improvised Endobag Versus Direct Extraction in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Run by Rawal Institute of Health Sciences Islamabad · NCT07823803 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial tests whether using an improvised retrieval bag to remove the gallbladder during laparoscopic cholecystectomy is as safe and effective as removing it directly without a bag in adults with gallbladder stones.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Rawal Institute of Health Sciences Islamabad Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Islamabad, Federal) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 30, 2026 |
| Main results expected | November 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 16, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07823803 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy without common bile duct stones, acute cholecystitis, gallbladder malignancy, or conditions requiring open conversion and without certain comorbidities.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with complicated gallbladder disease, significant comorbidities, or anatomy that predisposes to complications may not benefit from the alternative extraction method.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Adults undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstone disease are randomized to either use an improvised retrieval bag or to remove the gallbladder without a bag. Intraoperative details (extraction method, port site, and operative time) and any events such as gallbladder perforation or gallstone spillage are recorded. Postoperative monitoring lasts 24 hours with pain assessment before discharge, followed by a 10-day outpatient check for wound healing and complications. The study aims to compare safety and effectiveness between the two extraction techniques while standardizing perioperative procedures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could reduce gallbladder retrieval risks or streamline the procedure, potentially improving recovery for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies in gallbladder extraction techniques have shown variable safety and effectiveness; this study evaluates a specific improvised bag approach in a randomized setting.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Exclusion Criteria: * Patients having common bile duct stones or dilatation * Acute cholecystitis, gallbladder perforation, malignancy (on medical record). * Patients requiring conversion to open cholecystectomy, ASA III-IV * Patients with skin diseases near wound site, diabetes (HbA1c\>6.5%), and Hb \<10gm/dl
Where it's running
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Rawal Institute of Health Sciences
Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sadia Principal Investigator, MBBS
- Email: sadiaali603@gmail.com
- Phone: +92-318-5190442
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.