The effect of bag extraction in the prophylaxis of wound infection in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

A prospective, randomised control trial of the effect of bag extraction in the prophylaxis of wound infection in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN38095251

Enrollment

200

Registered

2012-12-03

Start date

2011-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2017-07-03

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Conditions

Choleitiasis/laparoscopic cholecystectomy Digestive System Obstruction of bile duct

Interventions

The use of bag to extract specimen (gallbladder) after operation versus not using the bag (standard protocol). At the end of the surgical intervention and after randomization, a bag will be used to e

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adult patients 2. Elective surgery of laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Open specimen intraoperatively 2. Acute cholecystitis finding intraoperatively

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Surgical site infection	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Port site complications (hernia) 2. Economic analysis	—

Countries

Spain

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 13, 2026