Clinical Outcomes of Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Retrospective Comparative Study Between Patients With and Without Xanthogranulomatous Cholecystitis.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in patients with xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis (XGC) compared with patients without XGC.

Methods: A retrospective study was performed including patients who had undergone elective LC between January 2003 and November 2017. Results of patients with XGC (25) were compared with those of patients without XGC (2181) with respect to operative time, conversion rate, drain use, postoperative complications, and postoperative stay.

Impact of Three-Dimensional Laparoscopy in a Bariatric Surgery Program: Influence in the Learning Curve.

Introduction: 3D laparoscopy allows the surgeon to regain the sense of depth and improve accuracy. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of 3D in bariatric surgery.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted.