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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Techniques
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common procedure for gallstones.
  • Creating pneumoperitoneum is a critical step in laparoscopic surgery.
  • Comparing open and closed methods for pneumoperitoneum is essential for patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy and safety of open versus closed pneumoperitoneum techniques.
  • To evaluate outcomes and complication rates for both methods.
  • To determine the optimal approach for pneumoperitoneum in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, observational study involving 60 patients with cholelithiasis.
  • Patients were divided into two groups: closed technique (31) and open technique (29).
  • Key parameters assessed included access time, gas leak, visceral/vascular injury, conversion rates, and port site complications.

Main Results:

  • The open method showed a slightly higher incidence of minor gas leaks.
  • Mean access time was shorter with the open technique compared to the closed technique.
  • No significant differences were observed in major complications like visceral injury, vascular injury, or port site issues.

Conclusions:

  • The open technique for pneumoperitoneum is a safe and effective alternative to the closed technique.
  • Both methods demonstrate comparable safety profiles for laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
  • The choice between open and closed pneumoperitoneum may depend on surgeon preference and specific patient factors.