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AIM:Scarcity of paediatric cholelithiasis limits the obtainable experience in paediatric laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LPC). We report minilaparotomy cholecystectomy (MLC) in children which may be a useful alternative to LPC avoiding the added cost of disposable laparoscopic equipment. METHODS:Nineteen cases underwent a retrograde MLC using a 2-4 cm transverse right upper quadrant incision. Various parameters were assessed. RESULTS:Mean age at presentation was 10.87 years, mean length of the incision 2.8 cm, mean operative time 36.5 min, mean analgesic requirement 2 days, mean time to feed/ mobilize 1 day each, and mean duration of hospital stay was 2.7 days. All had satisfactory cosmetic result without postoperative complications. CONCLUSIONS:MLC in children involves a small incision, excellent cosmetic scar and rapid postoperative recovery at relatively low cost. It is a good alternative to LPC.
journal_name
Ir J Med Scijournal_title
Irish journal of medical scienceauthors
Menezes M,Tareen F,Marshall DF,Corbally MTdoi
10.1007/s11845-007-0044-8subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2007-07-01 00:00:00pages
97-100issue
2eissn
0021-1265issn
1863-4362journal_volume
176pub_type
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