title: Experiences of single incision cholecystectomy.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Single incision laparoscopic surgery in suitable cases is preferred today because it results in less postoperative pain, a more rapid recovery period, more comfort, and a better cosmetic appearance from smaller incisions. This study aims to present our experiences with single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy to evaluate the safety and feasibility of this procedure.
  
  
  METHODS
  A total of 150 patients who underwent single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy between January 2009 and December 2011 were evaluated retrospectively. In this serial, two different access techniques were used for single incision laparoscopy.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed successfully on 150 patients. Median operative time was 29 (minimum-maximum=5-66) minutes. Median duration of hospital stay was found to be 1.33 (minimum-maximum=1-8) days. Patients were controlled on the seventh postoperative day. Bilier complication was not seen in the early period. Five patients showed port site hernia complications. Other major complications were not seen in the 36-month follow-up period.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Operation time of single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy is significantly shortened with the learning curve. Single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy seems a safe method.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Selcuklu Medical School, Selcuk University, TURKEY.
authors.forename: Huseyin
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Yilmaz
authors.forename: Husnu
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Alptekin
authors.forename: Fahrettin
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Acar
authors.forename: Ilhan
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Ciftci
authors.forename: Ahmet
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tekin
authors.forename: Mustafa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sahin
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005705:Gallbladder Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Cholecystectomy; Single incision