title: Bipolar electrocautery in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
abstract: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was undertaken in 100 patients using bipolar electrocautery for hemostasis. Cholecystectomy was completed laparoscopically in 94 patients. No deaths or common bile duct injuries occurred. In this single surgeon's experience, bipolar electrocautery is a safe, effective, and economical modality in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
authors.affiliation: Marietta Memorial Hospital, OH.
authors.forename: T L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Bryant
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002763:Cholecystectomy; D002764:Cholecystitis / Q000601:surgery*; D004564:Electrocoagulation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged