Abstract:
Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the best surgical and least problematic procedure for symptomatic treatment of gallbladder disease worldwide. The study aimed to assess patients' knowledge and self-care practice regarding laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The study design: Descriptive study design was utilized at this study. The study setting: The study was done at surgical department at Gastrointestinal Surgery Center, Mansoura University. The study subjects: The study was included convenient adult patients (n=100) who are available during the time of data collection. Tools: Two tools were used; Tool I Structure interview questionnaire and Tool II Patients' self-care practice checklist. Results: The current study reported that almost of patients had unsatisfactory knowledge and self-care practice level about laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The study concluded that studied patients needed to be provided with educational guidelines to improve patients' knowledge and self-care practice. Study recommendations: Providing training programs and periodical follow up for improving patients' knowledge and self-care practice.