# Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Pediatric Cholelithiasis: A Case Series
> Adiningrum A.Y.

URL kanonis: https://discover.unhas.ac.id/publications/pub_scopus_105042549493
Jurnal / Konferensi: Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
Tahun terbit: 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.22.s6.12
ISSN: 16758544
Kuartil SJR: Q4
Citations: 0

## Authors
- Adiningrum A.Y.

## Abstract
Introduction: Pediatric cholelithiasis is relatively uncommon; however, its incidence has been increasing world-wide, likely due to lifestyle changes and improved access to diagnostic imaging. Laparoscopic cholecystecto-my (LC) is currently considered the preferred surgical approach for symptomatic gallbladder disease in chil-dren. This study aims to describe our institutional experience with LC in pediatric patients with cholelithiasis. Case Series: A retrospective review was conducted on pediatric patients who underwent LC for symptomat-ic cholelithiasis at our institution between January 2023 and August 2024. Data collected included demo-graphic characteristics, clinical presentation, imaging findings, operative details, and short-term postoperative outcomes. Five patients (three males and two females), aged 4–17 years, were included. All patients presented with right upper quadrant abdominal pain. Ultrasonography demonstrated gallstones measuring 0.7–1.2 cm. LC was successfully performed in all cases, wit

## Keywords
- Medicine
- Gallstones
- General surgery
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Cholecystectomy
- Incidence (geometry)
- Ultrasonography
- Retrospective cohort study
- Gallbladder
- Surgery
- Laparoscopy
- Gallbladder disease
- Disease
- Cholecystitis
- Acute cholecystitis
- Pediatric Surgeon
- Gallbladder Stone
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Abdominal ultrasonography
- Abdominal pain
- Endoscopy
- Pediatric hospital

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