Transcylindrical cholecystectomy offers a promising outpatient option for treating cholelithiasis with minimal complications.

• Operative time averages 40 minutes with a low conversion rate of 0.9%.
• Complication rates include 2.2% wound infections, 0.5% bile leaks, and 0.1% mortality.
• Most patients (78%) report good to excellent condition within 24 hours.

Consider this technique for low-risk patients, particularly in resource-limited settings.