title: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: postoperative imaging.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this article is to describe the imaging findings after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, including the normal postoperative findings and the typical appearances of major complications. The relative merits of the imaging techniques available are discussed.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a commonly performed surgical procedure and radiologists are often called on to identify or rule out postoperative complications. In such cases, the correct diagnosis is crucial in optimizing patient management.
authors: Department of Radiology, Nottingham University Hospitals, Queens Medical Centre, Derby Rd., Nottingham NG72UH, United Kingdom. pthurley@doctors.org.uk
authors: Peter D
authors: PD
authors: Thurley
authors: Rajpal
authors: R
authors: Dhingsa
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005705:Gallbladder Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome