Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Mère-Enfant le “Luxembourg” in Mali for 2 Years from 2020 to 2021

Abstract

Introduction: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a surgical technique that involves the removal of the gallbladder by laparoscopy. Its practice is timid in sub-Saharan Africa, despite the existence of risk factors such as sickle cell disease. We report our 2-year experience of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the general surgery department of the CHU-ME Luxembourg. Materials and Method: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study from September 2019 to September 2021. The study included 64 patients with vesicular lithiasis who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Data were analyzed on SPSS software (version 25.0). Confidentiality and anonymity of the subjects were respected. Results: The frequency of cholecystectomy was 30.9%. The average age was 38.37 ± 16.94 years. The female sex was 70.3%. Obesity and sickle cell disease were found in 85.9% and 14.1% of patients. On physical examination, hepatic colic was found in 54.7% and the Murphy sign was positive in 64.1% of patients. Ultrasound diagnosis of vesicular lithiasis was made in all patients. All patients underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which was retrograde in 64.1% of cases. The average procedure time was 66 minutes. No case of complication was recorded postoperatively. Conclusion: Laparoscop ic cholecystectomy is a technique to be developed and supported.