Opportunity Selection of Converted to Laparotomy in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Objective To evaluate the opportunity of converted to laparotomy in laparoscopic cholecystectomy(LC).Methods There were 548 cases from february 2002 to february 2011 received LC in department of general surgery of our hospital and they were retrospectively analyzed.The operation effect was observed in 7 cases converted to laparotomy of the 548 cases.Results Six cases were converted to laparotomy initiatively in time when abnormal occurrence presence in LC.Except 1 case were converted to laparotomy because of mechanical trouble.All the patients were cured and no complication.Conclusion It is a judicious choice when unexpected or difficult condition appearance in LC,we should not keep on operating by force for the success of LC,but initiatively and resolutely converted to laparotomy in time.