Rectus Sparing Mini Cholecystectomy
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https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v4i3.3942Keywords:
Minicholecystectomy, conventional cholecystectomy.Abstract
This prospective study consists of 82 patients. They were randomly allocated Group A (mini cholecystectomy) and Group B (conventional cholecystectomy). The age and sex distribution was comparable. Minicholecystectomy was successfully was successfully performed in 39 (95%) of cases, while 2 (5%) cases needed conversion to conventional cholecystectomy. The operative time and post operative complications, were comparable in two groups except pulmonary complications which were less in mini cholecystectomy. Moreover patients in Group A has less postoperative pain, early mobility. Shorter stay in hospital and early return to work. This comparative study revealed that Minicholecystectomy offers the patient less postoperative pain, shorter hospitalization, early return to work and improved cosmetic results without any increased risk of major complications. In addition it does not require sophisticated expensive technology or additional specialized skills and thus can be performed by any experienced surgeon.Downloads
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10/01/2020
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Rectus Sparing Mini Cholecystectomy . (2020). Annals of King Edward Medical University, 4(3), 37–40. https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v4i3.3942
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