title: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
abstract: Advances in surgical technology have enabled the concept of 'keyhole surgery' to become a reality. The author describes the technique of laparoscopic cholecystectomy and the advantages it offers over conventional methods of surgically removing the gall bladder.
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Johnson
mesh_terms: D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans