Essential strategies for the management of challenging laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedures

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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jun 27, 2026; 18(6): 119524
Published online Jun 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.119524

Table 2 Conditions that required conversion from laparoscopic to open cholecystectomy

n	Condition
1	Severe fibrosis
2	Hard scar
3	Uncontrolled hemorrhage
4	Cholecystoenteric fistula
5	Mirizzi syndrome
6	Surgeon’s expertise
7	Suspected malignancy

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Citation: Pavlidis ET, Mouratidou C, Marneri AG, Kofinas A, Stavrati KE, Pavlidis TE. Essential strategies for the management of challenging laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedures. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(6): 119524
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i6/119524.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.119524

Pavlidis ET, Mouratidou C, Marneri AG, Kofinas A, Stavrati KE, Pavlidis TE. Essential strategies for the management of challenging laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedures. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(6): 119524 [DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.119524]

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