Coelioscopic Cholecystectomy

F Dubois(Université Paris Cité), P Icard(Université Paris Cité), G Berthelot(Université Paris Cité), H Levard(Université Paris Cité)
Annals of Surgery
January 1, 1990
Cited by 798Open Access
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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.


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