An Update on Technical Aspects of Cholecystectomy

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Abstract

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has revolutionized the field of surgery, and is currently the gold standard in the treatment for symptomatic cholelithiasis. The goal of every laparoscopic cholecystectomy should be attainment of the critical view of safety before cutting the cystic duct and artery to reduce the risk of bile duct injury. Open cholecystectomy is most commonly performed when laparoscopic cholecystectomy is converted to open or when laparoscopic cholecystectomy is contraindicated. Robotic cholecystectomy is a safe alternative to conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and follows the same basic operative principles.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)245-258
Number of pages14
JournalSurgical Clinics of North America
Volume99
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2019

Keywords

  • Cholecystectomy
  • Critical view of safety
  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Robotic cholecystectomy
  • Robotic surgery

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