Pain in Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery Cholecystectomy

Randomized Controlled Study of Different Pain Scores in Single Transumbilical Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Versus Classic Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

The attempt to further reduce the operative trauma in laparoscopic cholecystectomy led in new techniques, as Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) and Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS). These new techniques are considered as painless procedures, but there are not any publications to study a possible different pain score in new techniques versus classic laparoscopic cholecystectomy. In this randomized controlled study the researchers have investigated the pain scores, the incidence of nausea and vomiting and analgesics request after the procedure.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Body Mass Index less than 30
• Attacks of cholelithiasis

Exclusion Criteria:

• Body Mass Index more than 30
• Signs of acute cholecystitis