Abstract
Purposes: Traditional laparoscopic cholecystectomy (TLC) is performed widely; however, single-incision cholecystectomy (SILC) has been proposed as a better and less traumatic procedure. Methods: In this prospective, double-blinded, randomized study, patients were randomized to undergo either elective SILC or TLC. The primary endpoint was the level of pain after surgery and the secondary endpoints were complications, cosmetic outcomes, and patient satisfaction. Results: A total of 59 patients were enrolled (SILC, n = 30; TLC, n = 29). The median operative time was longer for the SILC group (55 vs. 40 min; P
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 313-318 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Surgery Today |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Cholecystectomy
- Laparoscopic
- Outcomes
- Pain
- Randomized
- Single incision
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery