Evaluación del uso adecuado de la laparoscopia hepatobiliar en la colelitiasis sintomática

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BACKGROUND. Cholelithiasis is one of the most common diseases of the digestive tract. Despite clinical trials comparing the techniques of laparotomy or laparoscopic cholecystectomy, there is a lack of a list of indications for different patient profiles. Since the introduction of laparoscopic surgery, a wide range of indications for this procedure have been started. The aim of this study was to develop standards for the appropriate use of laparoscopic surgery in patients with cholelithiasis. METHOD. We conducted a study following the RAND appropriateness method (RAM) to develop criteria for hepatobiliary laparoscopy in symptomatic cholelithiasis. A panel comprised of 7 experts rated the appropriateness of a set of indications, from 1 (very inappropriate) to 9 (very appropriate). The panelists performed ratings in 2 rounds. The first round was performed independently by every expert. The second round took place during a face-to-face meeting. According to the median ratings and agreement criteria, every indication was classified as appropriate, uncertain, or inappropriate. RESULTS. The experts indicated that for the laparotomy surgery, 2 (12.5%) indications were judged as appropriate, 12 (75%) as uncertain, and 2 (12.5%) as inappropriate; while for laparoscopic surgery, 9 indications (56.25%) were considered as appropriate, 3 (18.75%) as uncertain, and 4 (25%) as inappropriate CONCLUSIONS. There is still uncertainty with respect to the management of cholelithiasis, showing the necessity of further investigation. The RAM helps to elucidate appropriateness for the different treatment options in specific clinical settings.