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[Transvaginal cholecystectomy in animal model: first series in Hungary]
Szabolcs Horváth1, István Gál, István Rákóczi
1Pécsi Tudományegyetem, Altalános Orvostudományi Kar, Sebészeti Oktató és Kutató Intézet 7624 Pécs Kodály Zoltán u. 20. szabihorvath@gmail.com
Introduction:
The Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) is the newest trend in minimally invasive surgery. Based on clinical experiences, transvaginal cholecystectomy causes less pain and operative stress, requires shorter hospitalization and allows patients to return quicker to normal activity.
Materials And Methods:
A transvaginal cholecystectomy was carried out using hybrid technique in animal model first time in Hungary. A 5 mm umbilical trocar was used for preparation of cystic artery and duct, clip application and gallbladder dissection. A transvaginally inserted 10 mm trocar was used for laparoscopic camera to follow the procedure. Gallbladder was fixed and secured with a special curved instrument inserted also transvaginally during the procedure. At the end of procedure the gallbladder was removed transvaginally.
Results:
Six transvaginal cholecystectomies was performed on pigs. The mean time of operations was 78 min (40-145 minutes). During the operations and the follow up period (3 months) no complications and mortality was detected.
Conclusions:
According to our experiences both procedures can be safely carried out on animal model, but further refinement of devices is necessary.