Using gallbladder infundibulum orientation to improve duct identification during surgery
Gallbladder Infundibulum as a Guide for Ductal Identification in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Nepalese Population at Tertiary Care Hospital
This study is testing if the position of the gallbladder can help surgeons find the right duct more easily during gallbladder surgery for people with gallstones.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 196 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Nepal Mediciti Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kathmandu, Central) |
| Trial ID | NCT06239233 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the relationship between the orientation of the gallbladder infundibulum and the successful identification of the cystic duct during laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with gallstone disease. A total of 196 patients will be enrolled over one year at Nepal Mediciti Hospital, where their infundibulum positions will be classified based on a clock face model. The study will collect data on patient demographics, surgical outcomes, and postoperative complications to assess the impact of infundibulum orientation on surgical success and safety. Ethical considerations will ensure patient confidentiality throughout the study.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstone disease.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy for carcinoma of the gallbladder will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved techniques for identifying the cystic duct, thereby reducing the risk of bile duct injuries during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been various techniques developed to prevent bile duct injuries, this specific approach focusing on infundibulum orientation is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All the patient undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gall stone disease above age 18years. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for Carcinoma Gallbladder.
Where this trial is running
Kathmandu, Central
- Nepal Mediciti Hospital — Kathmandu, Central, Nepal (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rajiv Mishra, M.S. — Nepal Mediciti Hospital
- Study coordinator: Rajiv Mishra, M.S.
- Email: rajvmsra@gmail.com
- Phone: +977-9862198595
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.