Posterior Calot's triangle approach laparoscopic cholecystectomy / 中国微创外科杂志

Objective To study a safe method to dissect cystic duct under laparoscope. Methods Clinical data of 300 cases of posterior Calot's triangle approach laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) from November 2000 to April 2003 were analyzed respectively. Results Posterior Calot's triangle approach LC was successfully carried out in 282 cases while a conversion to open surgery was required in 18 cases (6%, 18/300). Postoperative complications were observed in 2 cases (0.7%, 2/300). Conclusions Posterior Calot's triangle approach LC is a safe procedure and simple to operate.