Background The recommended treatment for acute calculous cholecystitis combines
antibiotics and cholecystectomy. To reduce morbidity and mortality, guidelines recommend
early cholecystectomy. However, the optimal timing for surgery on first admission remains
controversial. This study aims to determine the best timing for cholecystectomy in patients
presenting with acute calculous cholecystitis. Study Design The French national health-care
database was analyzed to identify all patients undergoing cholecystectomy for acute …