Evaluation of Operative Notes Concerning Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Are Standards Being Met?

Background - Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the most performed minimal invasive surgical procedure and has a relatively high complication rate. As complications are often revealed postoperatively, clear, accurate, and timely written operative notes are important in order to recall the procedure and start follow-up treatment as soon as...

Evaluation of protocol uniformity concerning laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the Netherlands

Background: Iatrogenic bile duct injury remains a current complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. One uniform and standardized protocol, based on the ‘‘critical view of safety’’ concept of Strasberg, should reduce the incidence of this complication. Furthermore, owing to the rapid development of minimally invasive surgery, technicians are...