Transvaginal/transumbilical hybrid--NOTES--versus 3-trocar needlescopic cholecystectomy: short-term results of a randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

For cholecystectomy, both the needlescopic cholecystectomy (NC) 3-trocar technique using 2 to 3 mm trocars and the umbilical-assisted transvaginal cholecystectomy (TVC) technique have found their way into clinical routine. This study compares these 2 techniques in female patients who are in need of an elective cholecystectomy.

Background

Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is a surgical concept permitting scarless intra-abdominal operations through natural orifices, such as the vagina. Because of the lack of an adequately powered trial, we designed this first randomized controlled study for the comparison of TVC and NC.

Methods

This prospective, randomized, nonblinded, single-center trial evaluates the safety and effectiveness of TVC (int

SUBMITTER: Bulian DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4337615 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature