ALTERNATIVE TECHNIQUE FOR CHOLECYSTECTOMY COMPARABLE TO SINGLE PORT

ABSTRACT

Background:  With the advancement of laparoscopic surgery, new techniques have been proposed and disseminated in order to reduce the surgical aggression and get better cosmetic results.

Aim:  To present alternative technique for videocholecystectomy comparable to single port technique using conventional material for laparoscopic surgery.

Method:  Introduction of laparoscopic devices using two incisions; gallbladder traction with thread, exposition of Calot triangle, and ligature of cystic pedicle with polymer clips.

Results:  Nine operations were carried out with this method, without complications and no increase in operative time, being compared to conventional videocholecistectomy, however vastly superior in aesthetic results.

Conclusion:  The technique is feasible, reproducible, showing benefits to patient´s safety

HEADINGS - Cholecystectomy; laparoscopic. Cholecystitis. Cholelithiasis. Minimally invasive surgical procedures