Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) has emerged over the past decade as an evolution of standard multi-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy, seeking to reduce visible scarring and ...

The medical name for this procedure is 'single‑incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy'. Cholecystectomy means the surgical removal of the gallbladder. In this procedure, only 1 cut is usually needed, ...

DALLAS – Feb. 28, 2008 – UT Southwestern Medical Center surgeons have removed a gallbladder through a unique operation requiring only a single incision in the bellybutton rather than the traditional ...

Single‑incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy is safe enough and works well enough for use in the NHS. Cholecystectomy means removal of the gallbladder for several conditions, including gallstones.

Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder. Doctors usually treat cholecystitis by surgically removing this organ, known as a cholecystectomy. Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder, ...