To assess the influence of hyperoxygenation on surgical site infection by using the most homogeneous study population.

Laparoscopic management of acute cholecystitis is feasible and safe. Considering the factors discussed above, lowering the threshold for conversion is necessary in selected cases to maintain low morbidity rate. Integrating laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis into surgical residency should be studied.

Aspiration of hydatid cysts and instillation of scolicidal fluid as part of the surgical treatment should be done very carefully to prevent any spillage that might cause anaphylaxis and dissemination of the disease. We describe herein a laparoscopic technique for safe aspiration of hydatid cysts of liver by using an assembled large, transparent trocar sleeve with a beveled tip. The method described allows laparoscopic access even to hydatid cysts that are located under the diaphragm.

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