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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy under spinal anesthesia.

Yunus Nadi Yuksek1, Arif Zeki Akat, Ugur Gozalan

  • 14th Department of Surgery, Ankara Numune Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. ynyuksek@yahoo.com

American Journal of Surgery
|February 29, 2008
PubMed
Summary

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy under spinal anesthesia is safe and effective, with high patient and surgeon satisfaction. This approach may increase eligibility for outpatient surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Anesthesia
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the preferred treatment for gallstones due to benefits like reduced pain and shorter hospital stays.
  • Limited data exists on LC performed under spinal anesthesia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) performed under spinal anesthesia.

Main Methods:

  • 29 patients with gallstone disease (ASA risk group 1 or 2, RSCO < -3) underwent LC under spinal anesthesia.
  • Standard laparoscopic techniques were used; patients provided informed consent and were informed about potential conversion to general anesthesia.
  • Patient and surgeon satisfaction questionnaires were used for evaluation.

Main Results:

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  • LC was completed laparoscopically in 26 patients; 3 required conversion to general anesthesia due to severe shoulder pain.
  • Transient hypotension was the only cardiopulmonary issue; shoulder pain was managed with fentanyl and, in some cases, local lidocaine.
  • All patients reported excellent comfort at 1-month follow-up, and surgeons found no difference compared to general anesthesia.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy under spinal anesthesia achieved high patient and surgeon satisfaction.
  • This anesthetic technique is a viable option and may expand the potential for outpatient laparoscopic cholecystectomy.