title: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
abstract: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a new method of removing diseased gallbladders. It has the advantage of being an outpatient procedure with rapid full recovery. Morbidity and complications are decreased, and patient satisfaction has been excellent. This is a report of our first 42 patients selected to undergo this procedure.
authors: L L
authors: LL
authors: Snow
authors: L S
authors: LS
authors: Weinstein
authors: J K
authors: JK
authors: Hannon
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002763:Cholecystectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male