LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY USING 2-MM INSTRUMENTS

Today, laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the method of choice for treatm ent of symptomatic gallbladder disorders. It minimizes effects of the operation that are independent of the gallbladder, such as trauma to t he abdominal wall and other soft tissue. The surgical mounds were even smaller when 2-mm trocars were used, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy usi ng 2-mm instruments was performed in a consecutive series of 14 patien ts with symptomatic gallstones. The procedure was completed in 12 case s, with conversion to open surgery in two cases. Intraoperative cholan giography was always performed, The postoperative course was always un eventful, The cosmetic effect was highly satisfactory, The procedure u sing 2-mm instruments could be indicated in selected patients with unc omplicated gallstone disease.