Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Which is Better Ultrasonic Energy or Monopolar Electrosurgical Energy Dissection?

Abstract

allstones remain one of the commonest surgical problems in the developed world and despite of major therapeutic advances in recent years there has been no progress in the prevention of gallstone development and it may lead to serious complication that may affect patient quality of life. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy currently is accepted as the gold standard treatment of gallstones. The advantages of such a surgical approach have been reported by number of authors, showing both the positive impact of this method on the postoperative quality of the patient's life and its optimal short and long term results.