Advantages of laparoscopic cholecystectomy

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The article is expertly consulted by MSc Duong Xuan Loc - Gastroenterologist - General Surgery Department - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.
Gallstones are one of the most common diseases in Vietnam today. If not treated in time, it can lead to many life-threatening complications. However, patients do not need to worry too much because gallstones can be effectively treated through laparoscopic surgery to remove stones, cause less pain, and ensure high aesthetics.

1. Procedure for laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is indicated in cases of gallbladder dysfunction such as cholecystitis, gallstones, gallbladder polyps...
Before the operation, the patient needs to fast for 6 days. clock hours.
The laparoscopic cholecystectomy technique is conducted as follows:
Place the patient in supine position, conduct endotracheal anesthesia; The surgeon stands on the patient's left side, at the level of the navel; Make an incision about 1cm above or below the navel; Place the camera, inject CO2 into the abdomen; Place the trocars under camera surveillance. Usually, 2 trocars will be placed under the right flank and nasopharynx; Using non-traumatic instruments to dissect the gallbladder; Dissection revealed cystic artery and cystic duct; Treatment of the cystic duct and cystic artery by threading or clipping; Remove the gallbladder from the gallbladder bed with a unipolar electrocautery knife; In difficult cases, the gallbladder neck canal can be cut with a unipolar knife and then ligated, then cut the gallbladder neck and gallbladder artery; Check the cystic duct, gallbladder bed, cystic artery, common bile duct; Clean the abdomen and remove the gallbladder with plastic; Remove all CO2 in the abdomen; Close the trocar holes.

2. Advantages of laparoscopic cholecystectomy


Ưu điểm của cắt túi mật nội soi là gì?
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Less invasive laparoscopic surgery, small incision is only about 0.3 - 1cm, so it causes less pain, high aesthetics; Quick surgery time, only about 15 - 30 minutes; High safety and effectiveness of treatment; Patients do not have to lie motionless in bed for a long time, the recovery time after surgery is quick, helping patients feel comfortable and reducing treatment costs. In order to effectively treat gallstones through laparoscopic cholecystectomy, patients need to choose a reputable medical facility with full equipment and a team of good doctors.
Currently, all hospitals under the Vinmec International General Hospital system apply modern laparoscopic cholecystectomy techniques in the treatment of current gallbladder diseases. Patients should choose Vinmec thanks to the following advantages:
Vinmec owns a system of modern equipment, advanced medical machinery, maximum support for the surgical process; Modern facilities, aseptic environment ensure patient safety, limit complications; A team of highly qualified medical professionals, well-trained at home and abroad, seasoned with experience, able to improvise and promptly handle unusual problems; Patients are cared for and closely monitored after surgery, rested to recuperate in a standard and fully equipped ward. >>>> Customers can refer to more information: Same-day surgery – what disease is suitable for treatment?

Bệnh viện Đa khoa Quốc tế Vinmec áp dụng kỹ thuật mổ nội soi cắt túi mật hiện đại trong điều trị các bệnh lý về túi mật
Bệnh viện Đa khoa Quốc tế Vinmec áp dụng kỹ thuật mổ nội soi cắt túi mật hiện đại trong điều trị các bệnh lý về túi mật
Master. Doctor Duong Xuan Loc has more than 12 years of experience as a Gastroenterologist and is currently a Gastroenterologist at the Department of General Surgery - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.

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