Randomized clinical trial of laparoendoscopic single-siteversusconventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Abstract

LESS is an alternative to CL cholecystectomy associated with better cosmesis, body image, QoL and an improved postoperative pain profile.

Comparison of Cosmetic Outcome Between Single-Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Conventional Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Rural Indian Population: A Randomized Clinical Trial

“…SILC utilizes three ports through a single skin incision at the umbilicus and is considered to be cosmetically superior in some studies [12][13][14]. However, most of the studies have been conducted in the urban population who are more conscious and demanding as far as cosmetic outcomes are concerned than the rural population whose expectations are comparatively modest.…”

Single Incision Multiport Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) with Conventional Instruments: A Single Centre Experience

“…[10] In our study the mean VAS score for postoperative pain was about two; which is similar to conventional laparoscopy from our experience. However literature still remains unclear with varying reports of SILS resulting in lesser pain, [14] more pain [15] or no difference [16] as compared with conventional laparoscopy. There are some limitations to our study like small sample size and lack of randomization and comparison with conventional laparoscopy.…”

To compare single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy with standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy for treatment of symptomatic cholelithiasis: a prospective randomized study

“…Our figures suggest that though SILC has lower pain scores, there is no significant difference between the two groups. 12,13,[17][18][19] The final operative site scar at the umbilicus in SILC is cosmetically very acceptable, because after a month of surgery the scar is hardly seen. So is this an answer to scar less surgery?…”