title: The first 100 laparoscopic cholecystectomies in the Republic of Yemen.
abstract: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has become a commonplace operation in most Western nations. We are reporting the results of the first 100 operations in the Republic of Yemen. Although the techniques and the results are similar to those previously described by others, developing nations have unique problems that can also be addressed satisfactorily by minimally invasive surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Sana'a University, Republic of Yemen.
authors.forename: Y Y
authors.initials: YY
authors.lastname: Basha
authors.forename: N S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: el-Muttarid
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sief
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Shamoun
authors.forename: E B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Rypins
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015006:Yemen