INTRODUCTION: the report describes the features of a low cost, open mini-invasive procedure for cholecystectomy in a sample of 121 consecutive high risk elderly (ASA score 3 to 5). PATIENTS AND METHODS: the surgery is performed through a 3 - 4 cm right subcostal skin incision. An optimal exposition of the operating field was achieved thanks to an innovative three valve retractor. RESULTS: a mean hospital stay of 3,02 days, low complication rate and 2,4% mortality are the results of the described procedure. CONCLUSIONS: in high risk elderly the results are extremely encouraging, particularly in comparison with both laparoscopic and traditional open cholecystectomy. The open minisurgical cholecystectomy could be considered a cost-effective alternative to laparoscopy, with excellent results in this subset of patients. The described mini-surgical procedure can also integrate the laparoscopic in case of conversion.
Amato, G., Salamone, G., Romano, G., Agrusa, A., Saladino, V., Gulotta, G. (2010). Open mini-invasive cholecystectomy in high risk elderly. A review of 121 consecutive procedures. IL GIORNALE DI CHIRURGIA, 31(11-12), 518-522.
Open mini-invasive cholecystectomy in high risk elderly. A review of 121 consecutive procedures.
AMATO, Giuseppe;SALAMONE, Giuseppe;ROMANO, Giorgio;AGRUSA, Antonino;SALADINO, Vita Anna;GULOTTA, Gaspare
2010-01-01
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INTRODUCTION: the report describes the features of a low cost, open mini-invasive procedure for cholecystectomy in a sample of 121 consecutive high risk elderly (ASA score 3 to 5). PATIENTS AND METHODS: the surgery is performed through a 3 - 4 cm right subcostal skin incision. An optimal exposition of the operating field was achieved thanks to an innovative three valve retractor. RESULTS: a mean hospital stay of 3,02 days, low complication rate and 2,4% mortality are the results of the described procedure. CONCLUSIONS: in high risk elderly the results are extremely encouraging, particularly in comparison with both laparoscopic and traditional open cholecystectomy. The open minisurgical cholecystectomy could be considered a cost-effective alternative to laparoscopy, with excellent results in this subset of patients. The described mini-surgical procedure can also integrate the laparoscopic in case of conversion.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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