[Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: possibilities, shortcomings, prospects]

The results of surgical treatment of acute cholecystitis in 350 patients have been analysed. The role of concomitant diseases and age of a patients in choosing the method of surgical treatment is stressed. The advantages and shortcomings of the low-traumatic surgical methods are discussed. The way of choosing the proper surgical method in treatment of acute cholecystitis is proposed.