Clinical Analysis on Complex Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: 119 Cases Report
ZHOU Hou-ping, SONG Xin, YAO Ben-neng, ZHOU Lv
Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the People's Hospital of Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jishou University, Jishou 416000, Hunan, China
Abstract: ObjectiveTo explore the management of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in complicated cases.MethodsThe clinical data of 119 patients performed difficult LC were retrospectively analyzed, including 55 of cholecystolithiasis combined with acute suppurative cholecystitis, 20 of gangrenous cholecystitis, 12 of perforation of gallbladder, 27 of atrophic cholecystitis and 5 of residual gallbladder removal. 35 cases had abdominal surgery history. The aspirator and dry gauze were used during the operation.ResultsAll 119 cases were accomplished the LC successfully without conversion to open surgery. The operative time was 45 to 220 minutes with an average of 75 minutes. No associated postoperative complications such as hemorrhage and bladder leakage occurred during 1 to 3 months followup. The drainage tube was pulled out 1 to 3 days after ultrasonic exam.ConclusionsLC is safe and effective for complex cholecystectomy patients. The surgical process can be simplified by skilled application of aspirator and dry gauze.