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A new exploration for gallbladder polyps: gallbladder polypectomy by endolap technique.

JingMin Wang¹, YuYan Tan, Gang Zhao

¹Department of General Surgery, Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Zhongda Hospital Southeast University, Medical School of Southeast University , Nanjing, Jiangsu, China .

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A new endoscopic-laparoscopic (Endolap) technique effectively removes gallbladder polyps, preserving the organ. This minimally invasive approach shows high success and recovery rates, offering a better alternative to cholecystectomy for benign polyps.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Surgical Innovation

Background:

Gallbladder polyps are often treated with cholecystectomy, risking complications.
Preserving the gallbladder is preferred for benign conditions.
Percutaneous polypectomy techniques have been explored but have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and evaluate a novel endoscopic-laparoscopic (Endolap) technique for gallbladder polyp removal.
To assess the safety, efficacy, and gallbladder function recovery after the Endolap procedure.
To compare the Endolap technique with existing methods for gallbladder polyp management.

Main Methods:

Pre-clinical evaluation in Chinese mini-pigs to assess mucosal regeneration after microwave ablation (50-70 mA for 9 seconds).
Clinical study involving 60 patients with gallbladder polyps undergoing the Endolap procedure under general anesthesia.
Retrospective analysis of gallbladder function, symptom resolution, and polyp recurrence post-procedure.

Main Results:

Gallbladder mucosa in pigs showed near-complete recovery within 2 weeks.
The Endolap technique achieved a 93.33% success rate (56/60 patients).
All patients remained symptom-free with no polyp recurrence; gallbladder volume and function returned to baseline within 3 months.

Conclusions:

The Endolap technique is a reliable and safe method for removing benign gallbladder polyps.
This innovative approach facilitates gallbladder preservation and restores normal function.
Endolap offers broader clinical applicability compared to percutaneous polypectomy.