The safety of laparoscopic cholecystectomy - a review of 220 cases

SummaryThe results of a series of 220 consecutive laparascopic cholecys-tectomies were audited with particular emphasis on safety. Ninety-six percent of cases were completed successf u My. Post-operative compl ications occurred in 17 patients, serious in two. There were no bile duct injuries and no peri-operative deaths. The results support the contention that laparoscopic cholecystectomy can equal the excellent safety record of traditional techniques.