title: Scissor dissection technique for laparoscopic cholecystectomy: an alternative to laser and electrocautery.
abstract: A sharp dissection technique, using specially designed curved insulated scissors, is described for use in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This technique is a suitable alternative to laser and electrocautery, and produced a significant shortening of operating time.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: T B
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Hugh
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Li
mesh_terms: D002763:Cholecystectomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D004210:Dissection; D004564:Electrocoagulation; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D053685:Laser Therapy