An Updated Review on Percutaneous Cholecystostomy in Acute Calculus Cholecystitis

Percutaneous cholecystostomy is an interventional radiological procedure that involves the placement of a catheter in the gallbladder lumen to drain the bile. It can be performed via a transhepatic or transperitoneal route. It is indicated in patients with severe acute calculus cholecystitis, and it is used to stabilize them and perform a laparoscopic cholecystectomy later. Percutaneous cholecystostomy is a safe procedure, and the most common complications include bleeding, perforation, and bile leakage. In this review, we will investigate the role percutaneous cholecystostomy plays in the management of acute calculus cholecystitis. We will compare percutaneous cholecystostomy with laparoscopic cholecystectomy as a definitive treatment for acute calculus cholecystitis, and investigate the duration and time for removal of percutaneous cholecystostomy.