Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the most commonly performed laparoscopic surgeries, and conversion to open surgery in case of surgical difficulties or complications happens often. The factors affecting or causing conversion have been widely studied with different studies assessing different factors. 

The primary aim of this study is to assess the factors affecting conversion in our centre, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal and to compare the results with the studies done so far. 

All patients posted for laparoscopic cholecystectomy shall be included in the study, these patients shall be assessed preoperatively and postoperatively, using the proforma and in case of conversion to open surgery, the cause of conversion shall be documented. Intra-operative findings of all cases (irrespective of whether converted or not) will be assessed.

The data hence collected will be analyzed using statistical software.

Outcome Measures:

Identification of risk factors for conversion to open surgery, preoperatively, which could

• Refine the process of preoperative counseling and informed consent of the patient with those risk factors.
• Help in correcting any modifiable risk factors in these patients, thus reducing the chances of conversion

Identification of intra-operative findings which are more commonly associated with conversion, and hence a decision to open the abdomen could be taken earlier,

• Thus reducing operative time.
• Preventing any potential major complications which could reduce postoperative morbidity.