laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Last reviewed 01/2018
This entails the removal of the gallbladder with a laparoscope and a specialised set of minimally invasive tools.
Reference:
- Rothlin, M.A., Schlumpf, R., Lagadia, F. (1994). Laparoscopic sonography: an alternative to routine intraoperative cholangiography. Arch. Surg.; 129: 696-700.
comparison of laparoscopic and open procedure