Transvaginal cholecystectomy assisted with minilaparoscopy with conventional instruments. Initial experience

Abstract

Objetive: Describe the surgical technique in the transvaginal cholecystectomy without a scar using conventional laparoscopic instruments, in the “Dr. Domingo Luciani” Hospital. Caracas.Patient and method: Presents female patient 52 years old, with sintomatic gallstones who is practicing transvaginal cholecystectomy. Results: Was performed transvaginal cholecystectomy without intraoperative complications. No analgesics were administered oral or parenteral, was discharged at 12 hours of the procedure. There was a satisfactory progress of the patient with a follow up of 30 days. Conclusion: Minilaparoscopy assisted surgery can be considered intermediate between N.O.T.E.S. and laparoscopic surgery. The following case demonstrates the feasibility and safety of the procedure performed by general surgeons with
laparoscopic training and the use of conventional instruments.