Open AccessClinical reappraisal of vasculobiliary anatomy relevant to laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Author(s) -
Kapil Singh,
R. Singh,
Manjot Kaur
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of minimal access surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0972-9941
pISSN - 1998-3921
DOI - 10.4103/jmas.jmas_268_16
Subject(s) - medicine , cystic artery , laparoscopic cholecystectomy , cystic duct , dissection (medical) , cholecystectomy , clinical significance , surgery , general surgery , pathology
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has many advantages as compared to open cholecystectomy. However, vasculobiliary injuries still continue to be a matter of concern despite advances in laparoscopic techniques. Misidentification and misperception of vasculobiliary structures is considered to be a pivotal factor leading to injuries. Although many studies since time immemorial have stressed on the importance of anatomy, an insight into laparoscopic anatomy is what essentially constitutes the need of the hour.