Laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy: a surgical alternative to reduce complications in complex cases.

Introduction: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common procedure in general surgery, and in complex cases it is important for the surgeon to know all the alternatives with low associated morbidity. Laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy should be considered as an option when a critical view of safety cannot be obtained, because it has a low complication rate and gives the advantages of minimally invasive surgery.

Methods: Retrospective study of laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomies in an eight years period.