Chapter 8
The Surgical Management of Acute Calculus Cholecystitis: An Update
- By Kumar Hari Rajah - 19 Jan 2026
- Applied Healthcare Science, Volume: 1, Pages: 67 - 72
Abstract/Preface
The surgical management of acute calculus cholecystitis primarily involves cholecystectomy, with laparoscopic cholecystectomy being the current gold standard. This procedure can be categorized into early and delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy, with the former increasingly being performed. Delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy is now reserved for patients who are unable to undergo early intervention. Additionally, single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy and robotic-assisted laparoscopic cholecystectomy have emerged as novel techniques in the surgical management of acute calculus cholecystitis. In this chapter, we will examine the roles of conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy, single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and robotic-assisted laparoscopic cholecystectomy in managing acute calculus cholecystitis.