Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is commonly performed, and several factors increase the

Readmissions and complications following cholecystectomy are common and associated with patient and disease characteristics.

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Preliminary experience with CIB infusion/PCA in the aftermath of major liver resection has demonstrated its simplicity and safety as an alternative method of postoperative pain control. Further study is required to investigate the role of CIB infusion/PCA as a practical alternative to epidural analgesia or PCA alone.

Emergency cholecystectomy is less costly and more effective than delayed cholecystectomy. This approach is likely to be beneficial to patients in terms of improved health outcomes and to the healthcare provider owing to the reduced costs.