Thursday, August 27, 2020

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Gangrenous and Perforated Gallbladder w...





Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy has been a gold standard for removal of a diseased gallbladder. Conversion to Open Cholecystectomy is indicated for gross gallbladder pathology that makes laparoscopic approach significantly hazardous. Gangrenous gallbladder, Perforated gall bladder and Empyema gallbladder are three such extreme pathologies that usually warrant a conversion. This video shows how successful laparoscopic cholecystectomy may still be successful in such hazardous conditions.