[Laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Results and experiences 1 year following introduction of a new surgical technique (139 cases)].

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is on the way to become the procedure of choice for treatment of uncomplicated cholelithiasis. First experiences are summarized: Within the first year after introduction 139 patients, 100 women and 39 men, have been treated by this novel technique. 33 open cholecystectomies were carried out in the same period.

[Laparoscopic cholecystectomy--results of the first 100 cases].

100 patients underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallbladder stones. In seven cases the laparoscopic procedure had to be converted into an open cholecystectomy due to bleeding, choledochus injury and acute cholecystitis. There were no complications postoperatively.

Periampullary, colorectal and gastric cancer in two siblings.

We describe a sibship affected by subsequent periampullary, colorectal and gastric carcinoma. Three of 4 siblings (2 males, 1 female) developed a periampullary carcinoma at the age of 20, and the 2 brothers subsequently had colorectal and gastric carcinoma. One of them also had familial adenomatous polyposis.