2016, Number 2
The suprapubic approach for laparoscopic cholecystectomy
López CJA, Guzmán CF, Cano SLG, Hernández RFI, Reyes MJ, Lacunza SEI, Wimber-Arellano M, Margarito CJJ, Fernández RJP
Language: Spanish
References: 11
Page: 58-62
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ABSTRACT
Introduction: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the gold standard surgical technique for gallbladder disease. With the advent of new technologies, other surgical techniques have been described over the past two decades; however, all have failed to displace conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Objective: To describe a one-year experience of laparoscopic cholecystectomy with suprapubic approach in the Department of Laparoscopic Surgery of the Hospital Angeles Tijuana. Material and methods: We conducted an observational, retrospective and descriptive study, including patients in whom laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed with a suprapubic approach during 2015; the variables included were sex, age, previous surgeries, body mass index (BMI), surgical time, complications, postoperative pain and aesthetic results at seven and 30 days postop. Results: A total of 10 female patients aged 17-59 years (average 37.7 ± 13.9 years) were included, with a BMI range of 19.9-27.4 kg/m2 (22.8 kg/m2); the mean operating time was 63.4 minutes; the average hospital stay was 28 hours; postoperative pain at 24 hours was 2.5 (VAS); the aesthetic results were satisfactory. No complications or conversion to conventional laparoscopic or open approach were reported. Conclusion: The suprapubic approach in cholecystectomy can be performed safely and with satisfactory aesthetic results.REFERENCES
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