Three-Port Versus Standard Four-Port Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Clinical Trial

Abstract

Introduction: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is first line treatment of symptomatic gall stone diseases. We have compared standard (four port) laparoscopic cholecystectomy with three port laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Materials & Methods: Objective of this study was to compare the technical feasibility, safety and benefits of three port laparoscopic cholecystectomy over the conventional four port laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A comparative study conducted in our tertiary Hospital, Bangaluru, from January 2023 to December 2024, included a total of 50 patients (25 in each group) who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy.