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Chapter-43 Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

BOOK TITLE: General Surgical Operations

Author
1. Doctor Nilesh H
ISBN
9788184481952
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10324_43
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2008
Pages
10
Author Affiliations
1. Jaslok Hospital and Bhatia Hospitals, Mumbai, Jaslok and Bhatia Hospital, Mumbai
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Abstract

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy is now considered to be the gold standard for the treatment of symptomatic gall stones and benign gall bladder disease. Operative steps include pneumoperitoneum; placement of ports (umbilical port, accessory ports) and introduction of hand instruments Next steps are adhesiolysis, posterior dissection, dissection of Calot’s triangle to isolate cystic artery and cystic duct. Application of clips and division of cystic artery and cystic duct. The gall bladder is liberated from liver bed with a hook connected to monopolar cautery.

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