The investigators aim to investigate the safety, feasibility and short-term outcomes of Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. The investigators hypothesize that Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy is safe and feasible.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the standard approach for the treatment of gallbladder disease. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is now performed as an outpatient procedure and it commonly requires the use of 4 separate small incisions. Single incision or single access trans-umbilical surgery may provide less pain, scarring and may improve patient's overall satisfaction. In this phase I trial we aim to evaluate the safety, feasibility and short-term outcomes of Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for the treatment of symptomatic cholelithiasis (gallstones).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
20
A single trans-umbilical incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy will be performed by standard fashion and under general anesthesia.
UT Southwestern
Dallas, Texas, United States
Safety and feasibility
Time frame: 12 months
Short-term clinical outcomes
Time frame: 12 months
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