Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Experience in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

M W Khan1, M M Aziz

  • 1Department of Surgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh. drkhan@bangla.net

Mymensingh Medical Journal : MMJ
|January 5, 2010
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Astragalus grahamianus extract: a novel source of bioactive compounds with antioxidant and neuroprotective activities.

Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia·2024
Same author

Differences in gender perception of smokeless tobacco.

The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease·2022
Same author

A Nonclinical Spectroscopic Approach for Diagnosing Covid-19: A Concise Perspective.

Journal of applied spectroscopy·2021
Same author

Novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak: A comprehensive review of the current literature.

Vacunas·2020
Same author

Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Quality of Life questionnaire into Arabic.

Lupus·2018
Same author

Dynamic susceptibility of concentric permalloy rings with opposite chirality vortices.

Journal of applied physics·2017
Same journal

Non-secretory Multiple Myeloma: A Challenge to Diagnose.

Mymensingh medical journal : MMJ·2026
Same journal

Scrotal Cystocele with Right Inguinoscrotal Hernia: A Rare Case Report.

Mymensingh medical journal : MMJ·2026
Same journal

Treatment of Base of Condyle Fracture Using Minimal Access Surgery: Infinitesimal Peri-Angular Pterygomasseteric Transsectioning Approach (IPPTA): A Case Report.

Mymensingh medical journal : MMJ·2026
Same journal

BATH-PLUG Technique in Case of Endoscopic Management of Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea.

Mymensingh medical journal : MMJ·2026
Same journal

A Six Year Old Boy with Lepromatous Leprosy: A Case Report Revealing an Unsolved Mystery.

Mymensingh medical journal : MMJ·2026
Same journal

The Correlation between Exposure to Screen Time and Severity of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children in Bangladesh: A Case-Control Study.

Mymensingh medical journal : MMJ·2026
See all related articles

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is a safe procedure for gallstone disease, with complications manageable in most cases. Early conversion to open surgery can minimize mortality and morbidity.

Area of Science:

  • Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the preferred surgical treatment for gallstone disease.
  • Despite its widespread use, LC is associated with potential complications and adverse events.
  • Understanding these complications and their management is crucial for patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the authors' experience with laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC).
  • To identify the types and incidence of complications encountered during LC.
  • To evaluate the management strategies for these complications.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 4957 laparoscopic cholecystectomies (LC) performed between April 1995 and May 2005.
  • Data collection included patient demographics, operative details, intraoperative findings, and postoperative outcomes.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Complications and conversion rates to open surgery were meticulously recorded and analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • Hemorrhage (5.2%), gallbladder perforation (15.12%), and common bile duct (CBD) injuries (0.12%) were key intraoperative issues.
    • Conversion to open surgery occurred in 0.68% of cases, primarily due to inflammatory adhesions obscuring anatomy.
    • Postoperative complications included infections, bile leakage, and retained CBD stones; two deaths resulted from septicemia due to gut perforation.

    Conclusions:

    • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is a safe procedure when performed by experienced surgeons proficient in minimally invasive techniques.
    • Meticulous surgical dissection can minimize complications.
    • Early decision-making regarding conversion to open surgery is vital for reducing mortality and morbidity.