Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in children: One centre experience

There were no intraoperative complications demanding reoperation. Minor complications included postoperative vomiting requiring antiemetic medications in 28 patients, pain located in the shoulder region in nine patients and elevation of temperature in the postoperative period in eight. Laparoscopic surgery is a safe procedure in children for removal of the gallbladder. Age of the patient is not a contraindication to the operation, and LC may be performed even in young children with symptomatic gallbladder disease.