1 Jan 2005Article
MINI-LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY: INDICATIONS, TECHNIQUE AND RESULTS
F. Minni 1A. Margiotta 1E. Guerra 1N. Marrano 1C. Ricci 1T. Grottola 1S. Pagogna 1
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1 Dipartimento di Chirurgia, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Università di Bologna, Italia
Ann. Ital. Chir., 2005, 76(1), 51-55;
Published: 1 Jan 2005
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Abstract
The improvement of results and patients quality life is the aim of surgical technique. Mini-laparoscopic cholecystectomy brings not only to a better cosmetical results, but also to a decrease of post operative pain, analgesic consuption, hospital stay and an early return to normal activities. In this study, Authors report their own experience about mini-laparoscopic cholecystectomy using 5 mm and 3 mm trocar. Patients suffering from biliary sludge, microscopic lithiasis and mild or moderate gallbladder inflammation can undergo this procedure.
Keywords
- Laparoschopic cholecystectomy
- mini invasive cholecystectomy
- minilaparoscopy