title: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: safe and feasible in emphysematous cholecystitis.
abstract: We report three cases of emphysematous cholecystitis managed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The diagnosis was made by ultrasound in all cases. Two patients developed postoperative infections. There were no fatalities. The mean postoperative stay was 6 days. In experienced hands, laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder in emphysematous cholecystitis is feasible with good results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Central Middlesex Hospital, Park Royal, London, England.
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Banwell
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Hill
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Menzies-Gow
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Darzi
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic; D002764:Cholecystitis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D004646:Emphysema / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged