title: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
abstract: A new method for the surgical correction of biliary tract disease has been developed using a laparoscopic technique rather than a standard open cholecystectomy. Twelve consecutive laparoscopic cholecystectomies and pertaining clinical data are presented. In comparison with other treatment forms of gallbladder disease, including lithotripsy, stone dissolution, and mini-lap technique, it appears that laparoscopic cholecystectomy may safely reduce morbidity.
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Calhoon
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Hopkins
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002763:Cholecystectomy; D002764:Cholecystitis / Q000601:surgery*; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged