Description

With advancement in laparoscopic surgery a number of surgical procedures can be performed combined with laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a single surgery. We evaluate the safety & efficacy of such surgeries. A retrospective review of all patients who had undergone combined procedures with laparoscopic cholecystectomy and hysterectomy. In addition to the benefits of minimal access, patient gets the additional advantage of single hospital stay and single anaesthesia exposure. Thus it is more convenient for the patient and also more cost effective to do cholecystectomy and hysterectomy together if required.