Profile of Open Cholecystostomy at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya: a 2 Year Retrospective Study

Abstract

Open cholecystostomy represents a critical surgical intervention for patients with biliary obstruction who are deemed unsuitable for more complex procedures. This study analyzes patient characteristics and outcomes following open cholecystostomy procedures in a tertiary referral hospital in Indonesia. This descriptive study analyzed 71 patients who underwent open cholecystostomy for obstructive jaundice at RSUD Dr. Soetomo Surabaya from January 2023 to June 2025. Data were collected retrospectively from medical records, including demographics, etiology, pre- and post-operative bilirubin levels, length of stay, and clinical outcomes. Open cholecystostomy effectively reduces bilirubin levels in patients with obstructive jaundice. However, high mortality rates reflect the critical condition of patients requiring this procedure. The intervention remains valuable for patients unsuitable for more definitive surgical management.