Original Article
A follow-up report on quality of life in 319 patients after laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Liu Shuangyue, Xi Pengcheng, Yang Shiyong, Liu Zijun
Published 2020-06-28
Cite as Chin J Hepatobiliary Surg, 2020, 26(6): 439-442. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn113884-20190718-00227
Abstract
ObjectiveTo study the quality of life and postoperative complications in patients after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC).
MethodsThe data from 319 patients who were admitted to Nanjing First Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University and underwent LC from October 2013 to October 2017 were reviewed. These patients were assessed by a questionnaire which was based on the Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index (GIQLI) before and after surgery.
ResultsThe GIQLI scores on conscious symptoms, physiological function were significantly lower after surgery. The main postoperative complications were diarrhea (53.9%), decline in physical strength (30.1%), abdominal distension (25.4%), fatigue (26.9%) and abdominal pain (11.0%). Among patients with decline in physical strength, fatigue, and abdominal pain, 60.4%, 55.8%, and 51.4% of each of the groups, respectively, were associated with diarrhea. The incidences of severe diarrhea was 0.9%, severe fatigue was 0.3%, severe decline in physical strength 0% and severe abdominal pain 0%.
ConclusionsThe quality of life of patients declined after LC. The main postoperative complications were diarrhea, decline in physical strength, abdominal distension, fatigue and abdominal pain. However, the incidence of serious complications was small.
Key words:
Cholecystectomy, laparoscopic; Quality of life; Postoperative complications; Questionnaire
Contributor Information
Liu Shuangyue
Department of General Surgery, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210006, China
Xi Pengcheng
Department of General Surgery, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210006, China
Yang Shiyong
Department of General Surgery, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210006, China
Liu Zijun
Department of General Surgery, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210006, China
