Background: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy is one of the most common operations in General Surgery. It is performed by specialist surgeons in hepatopancreaticobiliary system as well as by General surgeons. Aim of this study was to evaluate the safety of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy performed by General Surgeons in Chronic Cholecystitis.

Methods and Materials: We retrospectively reviewed 33 elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomiesdone in a tertiary care centre during the 1year period between 1/1/17 – 31/12/17. Average Post-Operative hospital stay was 4 to 5 days. Post-Operative period was uneventful.

Conclusion: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a clear alternative in the management of uncomplicated Chronic Cholecystitis. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy performed by General Surgeons is a safe procedure with less morbidity.           

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2. Ali A. Siddiqui, et al., 2016 – chronic cholecystitis.
3. Dario Pariani, et al., 2013 – lap cholecystectomy.
4. Laura M. Stinton and Eldon A. Shaffer et al., 2012 – epidemiology of gall stones.
5. Boddy AP., et al 2007 - Who should perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy? A 10-year audit.

Dr Usha Murugan

HOD, Dept of General surgery, Kanyakumari Government Medical College