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This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Prospective randomized controlled trial of traditional laparoscopic cholecystectomy versus single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy: report of preliminary data. Am J Surg 2011; 201: 369–373.

Published: 7th July 2011

Authors: Marks J, Tacchino R, Roberts K, Onders R, Denoto G, Paraskeva P et al.

Conclusion

Single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy was safe, but took longer than the conventional procedure. Cosmetic scores were improved for at least twelve weeks in this study that included 83 procedures.

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