Evolution of minimally invasive cholecystectomy: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, being a prevalent abdominal surgical procedure, has transitioned through various innovative stages aimed at reducing the procedure's invasiveness. These stages encompass Single-Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (SILC), Mini Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (MLC), Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES), and Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (RALC). The purpose of this review is to trace the evolution of minimally invasive cholecystectomy techniques, assess their status, and identify emerging trends and challenges in the field.

Method

An extensive review was performed to explore the evolution and characteristics of SILC, MLC, NOTES, and RALC. The approach involved an in-depth examination of literature availa

SUBMITTER: Nam C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11606199 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature