Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy by Using a 2 mm Atraumatic Grasper without Trocar
2011
Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Using a 2 mm Atraumatic Grasper
Sample size: 5
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Kamil Gulpinar, Suleyman Ozdemir, S. Erpulat, Aydin Turgut, Korkmaz Atila
Primary Institution: Ufuk University
Hypothesis
Using a 2 mm atraumatic grasper without a trocar in single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy will reduce complications and improve outcomes.
Conclusion
The use of a 2 mm atraumatic grasper in single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy resulted in no complications and shorter operation times.
Supporting Evidence
- The technique involved using a 2 mm grasper to mobilize the gallbladder without causing perforation.
- There were no intraoperative or postoperative complications in the five patients.
- Patients were discharged within 24 hours with minimal scarring.
Takeaway
Doctors used a tiny tool to do gallbladder surgery through a small hole, and it worked really well without any problems.
Methodology
Five patients underwent single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy using a 2 mm grasper without a trocar.
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