[The prevention of complications in laparoscopic cholecystectomy]

An experience with laparoscopic cholecystectomies in 233 patients is analyzed. The laparoscopic operation is a little invasive method of treatment of cholelithiasis. However intraoperative (5.5%) and postoperative (4.2%) complications are possible. Their risk might be decreased with the following factors taken into consideration: the adequate estimation of indications and contraindications, preoperative preparation of the patients, strict observation of the technology of all steps of the operation, the preparedness of the apparatuses and surgeons. The technical methods are described as well as the measures for prevention of complications after the laparoscopic cholecystectomy.