Single-Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Rivals Traditional Method

Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) shows promise as a safe alternative to conventional methods, improving recovery times and cosmetic outcomes.

• Hospital stays are shorter with SILC at 1.94 days, compared to 2.25 days for traditional cholecystectomy.
• Patients report significantly less pain (2.19 vs. 2.80) and better cosmetic results (2.41 vs. 3.54 on Vancouver scar scores).

Surgeons should consider patient selection and experience to enhance SILC outcomes while monitoring for potential complications.

• Though complication rates, like bile leakage, were higher in SILC, they were not statistically significant.