Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with suprapubic approach.

Background: The laparoscopic cholecystectomies performed through single site surgery, despite undoubted aesthetic results, are costly and technically difficult to be performed. The suprapubic approach presents as a simpler and cheaper alternative with good aesthetic results.

Aim: To report the experience of Garavelo Hospital on laparoscopic cholecystectomy with suprapubic approach.

Methods: Descriptive, crossectional study with retrospective data retrieval. The variables to be analyzed were success rate; occurrence of complications; surgical time and the length of stay.

Results: The sample consisted of 42 patients, of which females were predominant (76.2%). The age ranged from 18 to 65 years with an average age of 36 years. The success rate was 95.3%. The average time for the procedure was 33.4 minutes. There were no intraoperative complications and all patients were discharged within 24 hours after surgery.

Conclusion: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with suprapubic approach is safe and easy to domain. It can be performed in a time similar to traditional laparoscopy, without special instruments. It offers a good cosmetic result, and deserves more attention.