Transumbilical laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a novel technique.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-2009
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe a novel technique for performing laparoscopic cholecystectomies using no proprietary or specially designed equipment, while still minimizing the incision and leaving a nearly invisible scar.
DESIGN: Retrospective review.
SETTING: Community teaching hospital.
PATIENTS: Twelve patients having uncomplicated laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Number and appearance of postoperative scars.
RESULTS: Twelve attempts to perform the procedure with our new technique were completed successfully. None of the patients required conversion to the standard technique, which requires additional ports. All of the patients were pleased with their results. No identifiable mark was visible in the right upper quadrant of any of the patients; at the 2-week follow-up, the umbilical incisions were nearly invisible, even to the patients.
CONCLUSION: This novel technique can be performed safely and effectively while minimizing the number and extent of incisions.
Volume
144
Issue
10
First Page
957
Last Page
960
ISSN
1538-3644
Published In/Presented At
Dunning, K., & Kohli, H. (2009). Transumbilical laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a novel technique. Archives of surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960), 144(10), 957–960. https://doi.org/10.1001/archsurg.2009.165
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
19841365
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article