Trial Comparing Pain in Single-incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Post-operative Pain in Single-incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

This study aims to evaluate post-operative pain in single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) versus the conventional four port technique (LC). The investigators hypothesize that SILC is non-inferior in post-operative pain.

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Inclusion Criteria:

• presence of symptomatic gallstones
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score 1 or 2
• informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• active acute cholecystitis
• previous open upper abdominal surgery
• bleeding disorders