Abstract
Purpose
We are reporting our experience so far with single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy in children.
Methods
After the approval of the institutional review board, we performed a retrospective chart review of our single port cases from 01/2008 to 10/2009. We used operating room (OR) times, length of stay, as well as IV narcotic use as our outcome measures. Pertinent clinical data were extracted. The single port procedure was performed using a single infra-umbilical incision whereby three 5-mm ports were placed.
Results
We identified 25 patients in the single port group (20 females and 5 males). 23 patients in the study group underwent cholecystectomy without intra-operative cholangiogram and one patient had an intra-operative cholangiogram performed. This additional procedure did not add to the overall OR time significantly as compared to simple cholecystectomies. Average OR time was 97.5 min as compared to 71.4 min in the traditional 4-port group. Blood loss was reported as minimal for all cases in both the groups (5–25 ml). There were no intra-operative complications in either group. Mean length of stay was 1.47 days in the study group. All patients in the study group had minimal (1–3 doses) need for intravenous narcotics during their inpatient stay except for one patient, who required more. All patients in the study group had excellent cosmetic results on postoperative follow-up.
Conclusion
Single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy is safe and feasible to perform in pediatrics, even in the setting of acute disease.
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Emami, C.N., Garrett, D., Anselmo, D. et al. Pediatric single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy: lessons learned in the first 25 cases. Pediatr Surg Int 27, 743–746 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-011-2865-9
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