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This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Are postoperative intravenous fluids in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy a necessity? A randomized clinical trial. Surgery 2018; 163: 721-725.

Published: 15th October 2018

Authors: Henriques JR, Correia MI

Conclusion

Patients in the control group received more perioperative intravenous fluid (3 L versus 1.6 L). There was no difference between the groups with respect to creatinine levels, thirst, hunger or well-being.

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