Revista ABCd (São Paulo). 10 Jan, 2017

ALTERNATIVE TECHNIQUE FOR CHOLECYSTECTOMY COMPARABLE TO SINGLE PORT

Carlos SABBAG
Ana BLITZCKOW
DOI: 10.1590/0102-6720201700010015

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


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