In:
HPB Surgery, Hindawi Limited, Vol. 10, No. 2 ( 1996-01-01), p. 79-82
Abstract:
Cholecystectomy is associated with increased risk in patients with liver cirrhosis. Moreover, cirrhosis and portal hypertension have been considered relative or absolute contraindication to laparoscopic cholecystectomy. As experience with laparoscopic cholecystectomy increased, we decided to treat cirrhotic patients via this approach. Between January 1994 and April 1995, nine patients with a Child-Pugh's stage A cirrhosis underwent elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy with intraoperative cholangiography. There was no significant per- or post-operative bleeding and no blood transfusion was necessary. There was no mortality and very low morbidity. Median hospital stay was 3 days. This series suggests that wellcompensated cirrhosis can not be considered a contraindication to laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0894-8569
Language:
English
Publisher:
Hindawi Limited
Publication Date:
1996
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2031561-2
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