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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the scarred abdomen

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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is rapidly becoming the definitive method for treating symptomatic gallbladder stones. Previous upper abdominal surgery is a relative contraindication to this technique. We describe a method for safely placing the trocars in a scarred abdomen, thus facilitating laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a wider group of patients.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

    P. A. Grace, A. Leahy, G. McEntee & D. Bouchier-Hayes

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Grace, P.A., Leahy, A., McEntee, G. et al. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the scarred abdomen. Surg Endosc 5, 118 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02653215

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