Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Results of an Early Experience |
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| Authors: | Avram M. Cooperman M.D. F.A.C.S. |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Surgery, St. Clare's Hospital and Health Center, New York, New York. |
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| Abstract: | Ninety consecutive patients over a 6-month period with acute (31 patients) or chronic (59 patients) cholecystitis underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy on an ambulatory (49 patients), one-night (33 patients), or two-night (5 patients) basis. Three patients required open procedures for 1) perforated duodenal ulcer at 48 h, postoperatively, 2) a cholecystoduodenal fistula, and 3) Mirizzis syndrome with erosion of the common duct. The procedure is safe, efficacious, and should be offered to patients with acute and chronic biliary disease. |
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