04/03/2025
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder, typically performed to treat gallstones and gallbladder disease. It is the gold standard for cholecystectomy due to its benefits over open surgery, including faster recovery, reduced pain, and fewer complications.Procedure Steps: 1. Anesthesia & Patient Positioning • The patient is placed under general anesthesia and positioned in the supine position, often with reverse Trendelenburg and slight left tilt to aid visualization. 2. Port Placement & Pneumoperitoneum • A Veress needle or Hasson technique is used to establish pneumoperitoneum (typically 12–15 mmHg CO₂). • Standard 4-port technique: • 10 mm umbilical port for the camera • 10 mm epigastric port for working instruments • Two 5 mm right subcostal ports for grasping and dissection 3. Gallbladder Mobilization • The gallbladder is retracted cephalad, exposing Calot’s triangle. • Dissection is done to identify the cystic duct and artery, ensuring Critical View of Safety (CVS). 4. Clip & Divide Structures • The cystic duct and cystic artery are clipped (usually with 2 proximal and 1 distal clip) and then divided. 5. Gallbladder Detachment • The gallbladder is separated from the liver bed using electrocautery or an energy device. 6. Specimen Extraction • The gallbladder is placed in an endobag and removed through the umbilical port. 7. Hemostasis & Closure • The liver bed is checked for bleeding. Ports are closed (fascial closure for ≥10 mm ports).Postoperative Care & Recovery • Same-day or next-day discharge in most cases. • Diet: Clear liquids initially, advancing as tolerated. • Pain Management: NSAIDs or mild opioids if needed. • Complications: Bile duct injury, bleeding, infection, retained stones. • Return to Work: Usually within 1–2
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