Laparoscopic versus open cholecystectomy: Effect on pulmonary function tests

Coskun I., Hatipoglu A., Topaloglu A., Yoruk Y., Yalcinkaya S. , Caglar T.

HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY, vol.47, no.32, pp.341-342, 2000 (Journal Indexed in SCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 47 Issue: 32
  • Publication Date: 2000
  • Title of Journal : HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY
  • Page Numbers: pp.341-342

Abstract

Background/Aims: Operations often cause impairment in respiration due to pain. This study was designed to compare the changes in pulmonary function tests after open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy.