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16512468

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
2006-3-3
pubmed:abstractText
Since its introduction in 1987, the technique of cholecystectomy has continued to undergo evolution. Surgeons have reduced the port size and number or both to achieve improvement in postoperative pain control, rapid return to activity and better cosmetic results. Therefore, this study was done to compare the standard 4 port laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) with the 3 port laparoscopic cholecystectomy using a 5 mm telescope instead of 10 mm telescope (mini laparoscopic cholecystectomy - MLC). Forty patients were randomised to each group. Mean operating time, intraoperative and postoperative complications, mean period to resume walking, eating and return to normal activities and mean hospital stay were similar in the two groups. The level of postoperative pain was significantly lower in the MLC group. Patients who underwent MLC required a significantly lower dose of analgesics. In conclusion mini laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a feasible and safe procedure with less postoperative pain and better cosmesis and without increased complications.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0250-636X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
26
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
149-51
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Minilaparoscopic versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomised controlled trial.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences, Guru Teg, Bahadur Hospital, Delhi 110095. dr_amangupta@yahoo.com
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study, Randomized Controlled Trial