Advantages and disadvantages of laparascopic and classical open cholecystectomy

Abstract

Introduction. Cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure during which the gallbladder is removed. The laparoscopically performed operation is done with 2-3 trocars and the camera introduced in the abdominal wall, or can be performed in the classical open cholecystectomy in which the operator has a direct access to the operating field. Aim of the study: To compare intraoperative and postoperative outcomes of laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy. Perform an analysis of an open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy on parameters: duration of the surgery, duration of the hospitalization, intraoperative and postoperative complications, pain intensity, return to work ability. Materials and methods. Retrospective analysis cases of open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy, treated in Republican Hospital of Kaunas in 2013-2014 year. [...].