Surgical endoscopy
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Minilaparotomy cholecystectomy versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomized study with special reference to obesity.
Minilaparotomy cholecystectomy (MC) has recently challenged the role of the laparoscopic approach (LC) for cholecystectomies. However, the situation is far from clear when operating times and recovery are evaluated. ⋯ The MC procedure seems to be a faster technique than the LC approach for noncomplicated gallstone disease, with no difference in recovery times. The MC procedure also seems to be suitable for the obese patient.