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Evaluate the technical feasibility, safety, and reproducibility of laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) cholecystectomy compared to standard multi-trocar laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

August 20, 2009Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques

Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Cholecystectomy: A Safe and Reproducible Alternative

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Evaluate the technical feasibility, safety, and reproducibility of laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) cholecystectomy compared to standard multi-trocar laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Prospective comparative study conducted between February and April 2009 evaluating 19 patients undergoing LESS cholecystectomy alongside an uncontrolled cohort of 19 patients undergoing standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
All LESS procedures were performed through the umbilicus as the sole access site by a single surgical team specifically trained in the technique.
LESS cholecystectomy was successfully completed in 100% of cases (19/19 patients), with zero conversions to conventional laparoscopy or open surgery.
Median operative time in the LESS group was 62 minutes, which did not differ significantly from the standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy group.

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Prospective comparative study reports successful single-incision gallbladder removal without increased operative time, suggesting laparoendoscopic single-site surgery is a viable alternative.

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Vidal et al. (2009) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a189334e0375f9dbfcf7d8c https://doi.org/10.1089/lap.2009.0205

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Prospective comparative study reports successful single-incision gallbladder removal without increased operative time, suggesting laparoendoscopic single-site surgery is a viable alternative.

Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Cholecystectomy: A Safe and Reproducible Alternative

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Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Cholecystectomy: A Safe and Reproducible Alternative

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