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Perfect pair, scopes unite - laparoscopic-assisted transumbilical gastroscopy for gallbladder-preserving polypectomy:
Quan Zheng1, Gang Zhang2, Xiao-Huan Yu1
1Department of Gastroenterology, Baoding No. 1 Central Hospital, Baoding 071000, Hebei Province, China.
Background:
Gallbladder polyps are one indication for cholecystectomy, but this procedure carries some disadvantages, including the potential for severe injury and high risk of post-operative complications. Laparoscopy combined with endoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive treatment option. We herein report a young patient with a gallbladder polyp who was successfully discharged from the hospital after laparoscopic-assisted endoscopy. This procedure may offer an alternative in the management of such lesions.
Case Summary:
A 24-year-old female patient was hospitalized primarily for a gallbladder polyp. Due to the surgical risk associated with cholecystectomy and the low post-operative quality of life, the woman underwent laparoscopic-assisted transumbilical gastroscopy for gallbladder-preserving polypectomy under endotracheal intubation and general anaesthesia. The operation went smoothly.
Conclusion:
We conclude laparoscopic-assisted transumbilical gastroscopy for gallbladder-preserving polypectomy is a safe and effective technique for the treatment of gallbladder polyps.
