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[Laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A clinical case series]
A Interlandi1, G F Panizzolo, P Frasson
1Divisione di Chirurgia Generale, Presidio Ospedaliero di Rovigo, Regione Veneto, Azienda ULSS n. 18.
Minerva Chirurgica
|June 1, 1997
Summary
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a minimally invasive surgery for gallstone disease, offers reduced pain and shorter hospital stays. This technique provides cosmetic and financial advantages for patients undergoing treatment for cholelithiasis.
Area of Science:
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
Context:
- Gallstone disease (cholelithiasis) affects a significant patient population.
- Traditional open cholecystectomy can involve prolonged recovery and pain.
Purpose:
- To report the experience and outcomes of laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- To evaluate the efficacy and benefits of this minimally invasive approach for gallstone disease.
Summary:
- A series of 212 patients (149 female, 63 male) underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy between September 1992 and December 1994.
- 29 patients required intraoperative conversion to open procedure.
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy demonstrated effectiveness in treating gallstone disease.
Impact:
- Reduced postoperative pain and shorter hospital stays compared to open procedures.
- Cosmetic benefits due to smaller incisions.
- Financial advantages for patients and healthcare systems.