Introduction: A gallbladder laparoscopic surgical technique using three separated ports is described, aiming to achieve better esthetic results together with the best clinical outcome, leaving only a 5-mm scar and exclusively requiring standard equipment. Objective: To assess the feasibility of this new surgical technique, pointing out its advantages and limitations. Material and Method: Patients with gallstones or gallbladder polyps with no history of biliary colic in the last month, and no ASA I and II dilatation of bile ducts were included. Three trocars (T) are inserted: T1, 10mm on the umbilicus; T2, 5 mm on the left upper quadrant; and T3, 10 mm on the supra-pubic area above the lower abdominal fold for facilitating the use of a 10-mm 0º lens. Results: Between April and May 2012, 20 patients met the inclusion criteria, 16 had cholelithiasis and 4 had gallbladder polyps. No patient...

Introduction: A gallbladder laparoscopic surgical technique using three separated ports is described, aiming to achieve better esthetic results together with the best clinical outcome, leaving only a 5-mm scar and exclusively requiring standard equipment. Objective: To assess the feasibility of this new surgical technique, pointing out its advantages and limitations. Material and Method: Patients with gallstones or gallbladder polyps with no history of biliary colic in the last month, and no ASA I and II dilatation of bile ducts were included. Three trocars (T) are inserted: T1, 10mm on the umbilicus; T2, 5 mm on the left upper quadrant; and T3, 10 mm on the supra-pubic area above the lower abdominal fold for facilitating the use of a 10-mm 0º lens. Results: Between April and May 2012, 20 patients met the inclusion criteria, 16 had cholelithiasis and 4 had gallbladder polyps. No patient...