Single-incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy with an Additional Needle Grasper: A Novel Technique.

CONCLUSIONS: SILCAN is a safe and feasible alternative to SILC which does not compromise the qualities of CLC. It is less technically challenging, and postoperative pain and cosmesis are comparable to those of conventional SILC.
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Source: Journal of Nippon Medical School - March 26, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Komine O, Suzuki H, Watanabe M, Nomura S, Mizutani S, Yoshino M, Chihara N, Mishima K, Oyama R, Uchida E Tags: J Nippon Med Sch Source Type: research