Operative cholangiography in two-port needlescopic cholecystectomy.
We report the use of operative cholangiography in two-port needlescopic (minilaparoscopic) cholecystectomy. A prospective series of 11 patients underwent two-port needlescopic cholecystectomy with operative cholangiography. In ten cases, operative cholangiography was successfully performed. There were no conversions. No additional ports were required. No related complications were noted. Two cases positive for common bile duct stones were identified. The median operative time was 92.5 minutes. Operative cholangiography in two-port needlescopic cholecystectomy is safe and feasible.
Fok
Ka-Lung
KL
Department of Surgery, North District Hospital, Sheung Shui, NT Hong Kong SAR, China.
Poon
Chi-Ming
CM
Lee
Kin-Wan
KW
Leong
Heng-Tat
HT
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002758:Cholangiography; D002763:Cholecystectomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D005705:Gallbladder Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome