Cystic artery identification during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
During 200 laparoscopic cholecystectomies performed by the author, the anatomy of the cystic artery and/or arteries was described. Several variations were noted and a simplified classification of five types is given to aid the surgeon in identifying that structure during the procedure, thus avoiding inadvertent injury which could result in hemorrhage.
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Department of Surgery, Catholic Medical Center, New Hampshire Laser Center, Manchester.
D001158:Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D002763:Cholecystectomy / Q000379:methods*; D005704:Gallbladder / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008099:Liver / Q000098:blood supply*