title: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: the procedure of choice for gallbladder disease.
abstract: In an attempt to decrease patient discomfort and hasten recovery after gallbladder surgery, a laparoscopic approach to cholecystectomy has been developed. The procedure decreases hospital stay and affords a rapid return to normal activities. A large experience with laparoscopic cholecystectomy is rapidly accumulating. Our first 100 laparoscopic cholecystectomies are reviewed. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is now the procedure of choice for the treatment of gallbladder disease.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Uddo
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Reine
authors.forename: C W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Chappuis
mesh_terms: D002763:Cholecystectomy / Q000379:methods*; D005705:Gallbladder Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy