Transumbilical single port laparoscopic cholecystectomy
by our designed methods was technically simple,
feasible and safe. However, it is more difficult
than the classic laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Patients should be carefully selected at the beginning
stage. New suitable instruments, accumulation of
experience and enhancement of the operative technique
may facilitate this new laparoscopic approach.
Perhaps in the future it will become the standard for
laparoscopic cholecystectomy.