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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy with Indocyanine Green Fluorescence: Choledochoscopic Stone Extraction and Primary Duct Suture

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Published on: November 25, 2025

Video. NOTES: transvaginal cholecystectomy with assisting articulating instruments.

Santiago Horgan¹, Yoav Mintz, Garth R Jacobsen

¹University of California San Diego, San Diego, USA.

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|May 12, 2009

Summary

Transvaginal cholecystectomy using hybrid natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) offers a virtually scarless approach. This gallbladder removal technique shows promising results for minimally invasive surgery.

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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy with Indocyanine Green Fluorescence: Choledochoscopic Stone Extraction and Primary Duct Suture

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy with Indocyanine Green Fluorescence: Choledochoscopic Stone Extraction and Primary Duct Suture

Published on: November 25, 2025

Area of Science:

Minimally Invasive Surgery
Surgical Innovation
Gastroenterology

Background:

Transvaginal cholecystectomy utilizes hybrid natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) techniques.
This approach aims to reduce scarring and improve patient recovery.
Previous studies have explored NOTES for various procedures.

Observation:

A 42-year-old woman underwent transvaginal cholecystectomy for symptomatic cholelithiasis.
A single umbilical laparoscope and a vaginal trocar were used for instrumentation.
The gallbladder was dissected and removed transvaginally, with the cystic duct clipped laparoscopically.

Findings:

The cholecystectomy was successfully completed without complications.
The patient experienced no pain and required no narcotic pain relief.
The procedure resulted in a virtually scarless outcome.

Implications:

This NOTES technique for cholecystectomy offers a cosmetically advantageous alternative.
The use of a single umbilical port facilitates safe clipping of the cystic duct.
Further research is warranted to establish the long-term efficacy and broader applicability of this surgical method.