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A comparison of open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy done by a surgeon in training / Comparación de Colecistectomías abiertas y laparoscópicas realizadas por un cirujano durante su adiestramiento
Cawich, S O; Mitchell, D I; Newnham, M S; Arthurs, M.
  • Cawich, S O; The University of the West Indies. Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. JM
  • Mitchell, D I; s.af
  • Newnham, M S; s.af
  • Arthurs, M; s.af
West Indian med. j ; 55(2): 103-109, Mar. 2006. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-472656
ABSTRACT
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has virtually replaced conventional open cholecystectomy as the gold standard for symptomatic cholelithiasis. The laparoscopic approach brings numerous advantages at the expense of higher complication rates, especially in training facilities. This comparative 18-month review examines the outcomes of 52 cholecystectomies performed by a single surgical resident at the University Hospital of the West Indies--a teaching hospital in Jamaica. The advantages of laparoscopic cholecystectomy have been demonstrated and it has been found to be safe and effective in this training facility.
RESUMEN
La colecistectomía laparoscópica ha reemplazado virtualmente la colecistectomía abierta convencional, siendo ahora la norma de oro para la colelitiasis sintomática. El abordaje laparoscópico trae consigo numerosas ventajas a expensas de tasas de complicación más altas, sobre todo en las instalaciones de adiestramiento. Este estudio comparativo realizado a lo largo 18 meses, examina los resultados de 52 colecistectomías realizadas por un residente de cirugía del Hospital Universitario de West Indies – un hospital docente de Jamaica. Las ventajas de la colecistectomía laparoscópica han quedado demostradas, y el tratamiento ha probado ser seguro y efectivo en esta instalación docente.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Internship and Residency Type of study: Practice guideline / Observational study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2006 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Internship and Residency Type of study: Practice guideline / Observational study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2006 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM