Small-incision (mini-laparotomy) versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a retrospective study in a university hospital.
Τίτλος | Small-incision (mini-laparotomy) versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a retrospective study in a university hospital. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2004 |
Authors | Syrakos, T., Antonitsis P., Zacharakis E., Takis A., Manousari A., Bakogiannis K., Efthimiopoulos G., Achoulias I., Trikoupi A., & Kiskinis D. |
Journal | Langenbecks Arch Surg |
Volume | 389 |
Issue | 3 |
Pagination | 172-7 |
Date Published | 2004 Jun |
ISSN | 1435-2443 |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Cholecystectomy, Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic, Greece, Humans, Intraoperative Complications, Laparotomy, Middle Aged, Retrospective Studies |
Abstract | BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Since the introduction of laparoscopic cholecystectomy into general practice in 1990, it has rapidly become the dominant procedure for gallbladder surgery. The aim of this study was to compare the results of the laparoscopic, open and mini-laparotomy approaches to cholecystectomy. |
DOI | 10.1007/s00423-004-0481-z |
Alternate Journal | Langenbecks Arch Surg |
PubMed ID | 15133673 |