The Safety of Day‐Case Cholecystectomy in Children: A Narrative Systematic Review

Cholecystectomy is a relatively uncommon procedure in the paediatric population. Day-case cholecystectomy is the standard procedure for adults but is not yet established in children. This systematic review assesses the current literature on day-case cholecystectomy in children under 18 years of age. Fourteen final papers were analysed which include 5690 individuals. This systematic review describes the population deemed suitable for day-case procedures, perioperative protocols and the associated outcomes in those who have undergone a day-case procedure. Paediatric day-case cholecystectomy can be safe and effective in certain populations within a defined protocol.