Analysis of forty-three cases with liver crrrhosis and calculous cholecystis by laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Objective: To discuss the indications and technical skills for laparoscopic cholecystectomy(LC) liver cirrhosis patients.Methods: Forty-three liver cirrhosis patients(35 Child A and 8 Child B),who had calculous cholecystitis and had received LC,were analyzed retrospectively.Results: All the patients recoverd well with no biliary duct trauma,introperitoneal infection or postoperative bleeding.Conclusions: On condition of proper surgical indication meticulous preoperative preparation and skilled technique,satisfactory results can be achieved in cirrhosis patients with LC.