Abstract

Feasibility and safety of laparoscopic cholecystectomy during pregnancy for patients with symptomatic or complicated gallstone disease is well established. Laparoendoscopic single-site cholecystectomy (LESS-chole) is a new modality in which the entire surgery is undertaken via a transumbilical incision. We describe a 33-year-old patient who underwent a LESS-chole in the 20 th week of pregnancy for gallstone disease complicated by episodes of obstructive jaundice and acute pancreatitis. This is the first reported case of LESS-chole performed using conventional laparoscopic instruments. The technical aspects as well as the various perioperative measures utilized to undertake this procedure safely are outlined.

Details

Title
Laparoendoscopic single-site cholecystectomy in a pregnant patient
Author
Behera, Ramya; Salgaonkar, Hrishikesh; Bhandarkar, Deepraj; Gupta, Tarun; Desai, Shyam
Pages
183-186
Publication year
2013
Publication date
Oct-Dec 2013
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
09729941
e-ISSN
19983921
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1442195769
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Oct-Dec 2013