A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF GALLBLADDER RETRIEVAL THROUGH EPIGASTRIC VERSUS UMBILICAL PORT IN LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY

Dr. G Balaji Arun; Dr. Karunanithi Visahini; Dr. M Devagi

doi:10.65605/a-jmrhs.2026.v04.i01.pp450-453

Authors

Dr. G Balaji Arun Assistant Professor, Institute of General Surgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai. Author
Dr. Karunanithi Visahini Assistant Professor, Institute of General Surgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai. Author
Dr. M Devagi Assistant Professor, Institute of General Surgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.65605/a-jmrhs.2026.v04.i01.pp450-453

Keywords:

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Gallbladder Retrieval, Epigastric Port, Umbilical Port, Postoperative Pain.

Abstract

Background: Gallbladder retrieval is a critical step in laparoscopic cholecystectomy and may influence postoperative pain and port-site morbidity. This study compares epigastric and umbilical ports for gallbladder retrieval. Methods: A prospective comparative study was conducted on 44 patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy, divided equally into two groups based on retrieval port. Postoperative pain was assessed using visual analogue scale (VAS), and retrieval difficulty was recorded. Results: Pain scores were marginally lower in the epigastric group at all time intervals, though differences were not statistically significant. Retrieval difficulty was higher in the epigastric group. Conclusion: Both ports are comparable regarding postoperative pain, with umbilical port offering easier retrieval.