Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	118978
Country	India

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Standardising minimally invasive management in surgically unfit patients requiring cholecystectomy: Overview of current recommendations and future directions
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Supraja Laguduva Mohan and Venkatesh Vaithiyam
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Corresponding Author	Venkatesh Vaithiyam, Assistant Professor, DM, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Second Floor, Academic Block, New Delhi 110002, India. venkateshvaithiyam172@gmail.com
Key Words	Cholecystectomy; Cholecystostomy; High-risk patients; Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage; Endoscopic retrograde transpapillary gallbladder drainage
Core Tip	Percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) has traditionally been the primary treatment for surgically unfit patients with acute cholecystitis; however, endoscopic gallbladder drainage techniques, such as endoscopic transpapillary drainage and endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage, are emerging as effective alternatives with fewer reinterventions and enhanced patient comfort. While endoscopic procedures are preferred over PC whenever possible, PC with standardized protocols is still beneficial, especially due to wider availability, bedside feasibility and as it can be performed under local anaesthesia without the requirement of sedation or general anaesthesia. A multidisciplinary and standardized approach is crucial for optimizing the outcomes.
Citation	Mohan SL, Vaithiyam V. Standardising minimally invasive management in surgically unfit patients requiring cholecystectomy: Overview of current recommendations and future directions. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-16 05:47
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-16 05:47
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-23 07:26
Return for Revision	2026-01-23 07:26
Revised	2026-02-03 17:24
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-10 02:47
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-10 12:06
Articles in Press	2026-03-10 12:06
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