The application of laparoscopic ultrasonography in laparoscopic cholecystectomy in 410 cases / 第三军医大学学报

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the effect of laparoscopic ultrasonography in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Methods Laparoscopic ultrasonography system of Sharplan Company was used for the examination of the liver, gallbladder, bile duct and pancreas in 410 patients performed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Results The rates of biliary duct abnormality, preoperative diagnosis change, preoperative inexpectant disease finding, bile injury and residual stone were 3.5%, 4.4%, 2.4% and 0%, respectively. Conclusion During laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic ultrasonography is helpful for the improvement of correct diagnosis and the decrease of complications.