Three-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A retrospective study of the cases in 2007

Introduction: Classic laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is performed via 4 ports. Increasing surgical experience and the intention of minimal invasivity established the claim of the three-port LC. Comparison of the three-port versus four-port approaches is the aim of this study. Method: In 2007, 290 LCs were performed at the 1st Department of Surgery of the Semmelweis University, among them 10 via three ports. Data analysis was retrospective. Significance levels were set with the chi-probe and the Fischer probe. Results: Demographic data and past medical records were comparable for both groups. No significant di…