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This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the efficacy of percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage (PTGBD) versus emergency cholecystectomy (EC) in high-risk patients with acute cholecystitis. The analysis of 17 studies involving 783,672 patients indicates that PTGBD is associated with higher postoperative mortality and readmission rates compared to EC, suggesting that EC should be the preferred treatment option. The review highlights the need for more randomized controlled trials to stren

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