title: [Transumbilical cholecystectomy using hybrid technique: a new promising approach].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The use of magnets in transumbilical cholecystectomy improves triangulation and achieves optimal critical view. However, the attraction between magnets can cause collisions and their management complicates the procedure, and this will become more important in children. In order to simplify the technique, we have developed a hybrid model with a single magnet.
  
  
  METHODS
  Retrospective review of cholecystectomies performed in our department between June 2011 and July 2012. The technique combines the use of a magnet and a curved grasper. Through transumbilical incision, a 12 mm trocar and another flexible 5 mm are placed. Laparoscope with working channel uses the 12 mm trocar. The magnet is introduced to the abdominal cavity using the working channel to provide cephalad retraction of gallbladder fundus. Curved grasper is run by the assistant to mobilize the infundibulum across flexible trocar. The surgeon operates through the working channel of the laparoscope.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Twenty-six patients were operated on with this technique. Mean age was 14 years (4-17) and weight 50 kg (18-90). 65% were girls. The mean operative time was 62 minutes (50-70) and the critical view of safety was achieved in all cases. Instrumental collision or hands crossing were not seen. There were no intraoperative or postoperative complications. The hospital stay was 1.4 +/- 0.6 days and the median follow-up 201 days (42-429).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The hybrid technique, combining magnet and a curved grasper, simplifies transumbilical surgery. It seems a feasible and safe for transumbilical cholecystectomy and potentially reproducible.
authors: Fundación Hospitalaria, Hospital Privado de Niños, Buenos Aires, Argentina. chelsylb@hotmail.com
authors: C E
authors: CE
authors: Lasso Betancor
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Domínguez
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Millán
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Bignon
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Buela
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Bellia
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Albertal
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Martínez Ferro
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014472:Umbilicus