1990•Annals of SurgeryOpen access
Coelioscopic Cholecystectomy
F Dubois, P Icard, G Berthelot, H Levard
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Abstract
Intra-abdominal endoscopy, routinely used for gynecologic operations can be extended safely for cholecystectomy in uncomplicated cholelithiasis. Thirty-six patients underwent coelioscopic cholecystectomy with few and only benign complications. The main advantages are cosmetic preservation, reduction of postoperative pain, shortening of hospital stay, and early recovery of a normal activity.