Are genes involved in fatty acid partitioning and binding , lipolysis , monocyte/macrophage recruitment , and inflammation overexpressed in the human fatty liver of insulin-resistant subjects?
Genes involved in fatty acid partitioning and binding, lipolysis, and monocyte/macrophage recruitment and inflammation are overexpressed in the human fatty liver.
There are no disadvantages for patients undergoing conversion cholecystectomy compared to primary open cholecystectomy. The outcome is influenced by general condition and comorbidities rather than by the surgical approach. Underlying fear of conversion should not avoid a laparoscopic approach in patients with acute cholecystitis.