A novel technique of gall bladder splitting and extraction for thick-walled gall bladder and large stones in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Key Points

• To evaluate a new technique for extracting thick-walled gall bladders and large stones during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
• Introduced the longitudinal gall bladder splitting technique
• Used for patients with thick-walled gall bladders and large stones
• Examined the effectiveness and reproducibility of the technique
• Reduced complications associated with traditional extraction methods
• Facilitated easier removal of gall bladder
• Showed high reproducibility in surgical practice