Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a preliminary report-a prospective analysis of 75 initial cases
Medical Journal of Cairo University [The]. 1992; 60 (3): 139-144
in English
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ABSTRACT
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy quickly emerged as an alternative to open cholecystectomy. During the last 12 months [Nov.90 - Nov.91], 75 consecutive laparoscopic cholecystectomies with no death and a morbidity rate of 5% [four of 75 patients; 1 major and 3 major] were performed. This study included six patients with acute cholecystitis. Operating time improved significantly from month 1 to month 12 [180 minutes versus 45 minutes, respectively], indicating a rapid learning curve
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Prospective Studies
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Laparoscopy
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Med. J. Cairo Univ.
Year:
1992
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