Cholecystectomy by video laparoscopy: 100 consecutive cases
Belloso, R.M.; Henriquez, L.J.; Arturo Ayala, L.; Souchon, E.A.
G.E.N 45(2): 84-87
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0016-3503 PMID: 1843942 Document Number: 372877
The cholecystectomy by video-laparoscopy has made a revolution in biliary surgery. We present the first 100 cases operated with this technique in acute and chronic cholecystitis. Eighty five percent (85%) with admissions of less than 24 hours, a low morbidity and convalescence period of less than seven days. To perform this procedure is necessary basic training in surgery and endoscopy, the appropriate equipment and team of surgeons.