Abstract:
:Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a commonly performed procedure for the removal of symptomatic gallstones. Compared with open cholecystectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy is associated with less postoperative pain, earlier discharge from the hospital and a more rapid recovery. However, there are specific contraindications to the procedure, including empyema of the gallbladder, gangrenous cholecystitis, coagulopathy, portal hypertension and peritonitis. Complications from laparoscopic cholecystectomy include common duct injury, bleeding, bile leakage and wound infection. An understanding of these issues allows the family physician to more appropriately select patients for laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder.
journal_name
Am Fam Physicianjournal_title
American family physicianauthors
Rappaport WD,Gordon P,Warneke JA,Neal D,Hunter GCsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
1994-12-01 00:00:00pages
1707-11, 1714issue
8eissn
0002-838Xissn
1532-0650journal_volume
50pub_type
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