Comparison Of Outcome in Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Conventional Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Tertiary Care Hospital, Faisalabad, Pakistan

SILC vs CLC Outcomes in Faisalabad

  • Muhammad Dilawaiz Mujahid Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Faisalabad Medical University / Allied Hospital, Faisalabad Pakistan
  • Muhammad Saleem Iqbal Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad Pakistan
  • Afifa Saadia Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad Pakistan
  • Saima Zafar Senior Registrar, Department of Surgery, Allied Hospital, Faisalabad Pakistan
  • Asifa Ahmed Senior Registrar, Department of Surgery, Allied Hospital, Faisalabad Pakistan
  • Zafar Ali Chaudary Vice Chancellor, Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad Pakistan
Keywords: Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Postoperative pain, Surgical site infection, Cosmetic outcome, Return to work

Abstract

Objectives: The study aimed to compare the outcomes of Single-Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (SILC) and Conventional Multi-Port Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (CLC)  Study Settings: This quasi-experimental study was conducted at Allied hospital/FMU Faisalabad, recruiting patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Duration of Study: February 01, 2025 to May 30, 2025. Data Collection: A total of 74 patients were divided into two groups: 37 undergoing SILC and 37 undergoing CLC. Postoperative pain was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at different time points, wound infection was categorized according to CDC criteria, return to work was recorded in days, and cosmetic outcomes were assessed using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS). Results: SILC patients experienced significantly lower pain scores at 6, 24, 48 hours, and 7 days postoperatively (p<0.001). The incidence of superficial SSIs was lower in the SILC group (2.7%) compared to the CLC group (29.7%), (p=0.012). SILC patients returned to work significantly earlier (62.1% within 4-7 days, p<0.001), and a higher percentage rated their cosmetic outcome as excellent (43.2% vs. 18.9% in CLC, p=0.005). Conclusion: SILC provides superior postoperative pain relief, lower SSI rates, faster return to work, and better cosmetic outcomes compared to CLC. However, challenges such as increased operative time and a steeper learning curve remain.

Published
2025-06-30
How to Cite
Mujahid, M. D., Iqbal, M. S., Saadia, A., Zafar, S., Ahmed, A., & Zafar Ali Chaudary. (2025). Comparison Of Outcome in Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Conventional Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Tertiary Care Hospital, Faisalabad, Pakistan: SILC vs CLC Outcomes in Faisalabad. Annals of Punjab Medical College, 19(2). https://doi.org/10.29054/apmc/2025.1747

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