title: Laparoscopic cholecystotomy.
abstract: Laparoscopic cholecystotomy (LCT) with primary closure of the gallbladder is a treatment option for patients with symptomatic cholecystolithiasis in a well-functioning gallbladder. In contrast to other gallbladder-preserving minimally invasive or interventional methods, LCT is a one-session procedure avoiding the need for post-operative drainage of the gallbladder by a balloon catheter. LCT does not cause functional disturbances or severe bile duct injury, as is observed after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine II, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Germany.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Frimberger
mesh_terms: D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000379:methods*; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010147:Pain Measurement; D018579:Patient Selection; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D016896:Treatment Outcome