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Background Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has undergone many refinements including reductions in port size and number. This study attempts to determine whether further reduction in port size from that previously reported by us can reduce postoperative pain without compromising the efficacy of the surgery. Methods In this study, 159 patients underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy with three ports:...
Background Minimizing the number and scope of ports used to perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy attempts to build on the improvements in postoperative pain control, rapid return to activity and work, patient satisfaction, and cosmetic result achieved by the laparoscopic method. Methods We studied 141 patients in two sequential studies: the first a prospective randomized trial with 41 patients,...
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