Effects of prior abdominal surgery on laparoscopic cholecystectomy

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ATASOY D., Aghayeva A., Sapci I., BAYRAKTAR O., Cengiz T. B., Baca B.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.34, no.3, pp.217-220, 2018 (Peer-Reviewed Journal) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 34 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/turkjsurg.2017.3930
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
  • Page Numbers: pp.217-220
  • Keywords: Cholecystectomy, cholelithiasis, laparoscopy, previous abdominal surgery, CONVERSION
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: With increased experience and technological advancement, laparoscopic cholecystectomy is reported to be safe and feasible even in the presence of most of the previously recognized contraindications. The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of prior upper and lower abdominal surgery on laparoscopic cholecystectomy.