title: [Laparoscopic surgery--the revolution in gallstone treatment].
abstract: The treatment of gallbladder disease is revolutionized by laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LCHE). Less pain postoperatively, earlier mobilization and a fascinating cosmetic result as well as a definitive cure of the disease have led to a fast acceptance by patients and doctors. From March 1990 to March 1991 we have performed 250 LCHE. Only 5 times we had to switch to the conventional procedure. 5 complications (1 lesion of the common bile duct, 2 biliary effusion, 1 abscess formation, 1 bleeding) were treated by laparotomy without further morbidity or lethality. Our rate of gallbladders operated by laparoscopy has increased from 35% in 1990 to 75% in 1991.
authors.affiliation: II. Chirurgischen Klinik, Allgemeinen Krankenhauses Linz.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Wayand
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rieger
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Woisetschläger
mesh_terms: D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde; D002763:Cholecystectomy; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D042882:Gallstones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology