Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: The Evolution of General Surgery
Authors: John V. White
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1991)

Editorials15 October 1991Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: The Evolution of General SurgeryJohn V. White, MDJohn V. White, MDSearch for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-115-8-651 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptLaparoscopic cholecystectomy has received an immense amount of publicity as the revolutionary new method for the treatment of gallstone disease. Recent reports in newspapers and periodicals have trumpeted this procedure as a technologic breakthrough and have detailed the advantages of a marked reduction in recovery time and postoperative pain and a better cosmetic result. Rapidly escalating patient demand and the initial limited availability of instrumentation and appropriately trained surgeons combined to create an aura of uniqueness for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Although exciting, this technique represents not the revolution but rather the evolution of surgery and the culmination of nearly 100 years...References1. Cann R. Endoscopic methods in surgery. In: Maingot R; ed. Post-Graduate Surgery. New York: D Appleton-Century; 1937;4807-40. Google Scholar2. Ruddock J. Peritoneoscopy. Surg Gynecol Obstet. 1937;65:523-9. Google Scholar3. GomelTaylorYuzeRioux VPAR; eds. Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy in Gynecologic Practice. Chicago: Year Book Medical Publishers; 1986. Google Scholar4. Cuschieri A. Laparoscopy in general surgery and gastroenterology. Br J Hosp Med. 1980;24:252, 255-8. Google Scholar5. Semm K. Die endoskopische appendektomie. Gynakol Prax. 1983; 7:131-40. Google Scholar6. PerissatVitale JG. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: gateway to the future [Editorial]. Am J Surg. 1991;161:408. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar7. ReddickOlsenSpawBairdAsbunO'Reilly EDADHM. Safe performance of difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomies. Am J Surg. 1991;161:377-81. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar8. JacobsVerdejaGoldstein MJH. Laparoscopic choledocholithotomy. J Laparoendo Surg. 1991;1:79-82. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar9. Hunter J. Laser or electrocautery for laparoscopic cholecystectomy? Am J Surg. 1991;161:345-9. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar10. FlowersBaileyScovillZucker JRWK. The Baltimore experience with laparoscopic management of acute cholecystitis. Am J Surg. 1991;161:388-92. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar11. CoopermanSiegelNeffReddyHammerman AJRSH. Gallstone pancreatitis: combined endoscopic and laparoscopic approaches. J Laparoendo Surg. 1991;1:115-7. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar12. PetersEllisonInnesLissNicholsLomano JEJJKJ. Safety and efficacy of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Ann Surg. 1991;213:3-12. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar13. VoylesPetroMeenaHaickKoury CAAAA. A practical approach to laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Am J Surg. 1991;161: 365-70. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar14. A prospective analysis of 1518 laparoscopic cholecystectomies. The Southern Surgeons Club. N Engl J Med. 1991;324:1073-8. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar15. GalliandTraverse TL. Modern standards for comparison of cholecystectomy with alternative treatments for symptomatic cholelithiasis with emphasis on long-term relief of symptoms. Surg Gynecol Obstet. 1990;170:39-44. MedlineGoogle Scholar16. ScherScott-Conner KC. Complications of biliary surgery. Am Surg. 1987;53:16-21. MedlineGoogle Scholar17. Dubois F. Coelioscopic cholecystectomy: 330 cases. Endosckopie Heute. 1990;3:30-1. Google Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Temple University Medical School Philadelphia, PA 19140 PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited ByIs a Zero Biliary Injury Rate Possible in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?Intellectual Property Rights and Academic Health CentersMale gender: Risk factor for severe symptomatic cholelithiasisDecontamination of minimally invasive surgical endoscopes and accessoriesGrowing Use of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in the National Veterans Affairs Surgical Risk StudyHealth care technology in the United StatesPulmonary function after cholecystectomy performed through Kocher's incision, a mini-incision, and laparoscopyMechanical Retraction in Laparoscopic Surgery: Intraoperative CholangiographyCholelithoptysisThe dynamics of innovation in minimally invasive therapyEndoscopic stent placement for biliary leak from an accessory duct of Luschka after laparoscopic cholecystectomy 15 October 1991Volume 115, Issue 8Page: 651-653KeywordsEpilepsyLaparoscopic cholecystectomyLaparoscopySurgeonsSurgery Issue Published: 15 October 1991 PDF DownloadLoading ...