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Scarless Cholecystectomy with Standard Laparoscopic Instruments in Selected Patients

A D A C

B E B D
Figs 5A to D: (A) Irrigation and suction and control of hemostasis,
(B and C) gallbladder extraction through supraumbilical port,
(D) result of scarless cholecystectomy

cholecystectomy performed with standard instruments is
technically feasible and safe. It also provides good cosmetic
result. Further validation of these approaches, however, awaits
randomized clinical trials and accurate comparison with outcomes
C F
of the more conventional approaches.
Figs 3A to F: (A and B) Dissection of cystic pedicle, (C) clipping of
anteriorly located cystic artery, (D) ensuring the anatomy of cystic
duct, (E) application of Hem-o-lok clips overcystic duct, (F) cutting of ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
cystic duct
The author thank the staff of operating room (number one) of
Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran, Iran for their cooperation.

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