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Twenty years after Erich Muhe: Persisting controversies with the gold standard of laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: This review article is a tribute to the genius of Professor Erich Muhe, a man ahead of his times. We trace the development of laparoscopic cholecystectomy and detail the tribulations faced by Muhe. On the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy, we take another look at some of the controversies surrounding this gold standard in the management of gallbladder disease.

Source: Journal of Minimal Access Surgery

DOI: 10.4103/0972-9941.26646

Authors: Kalpesh Jani, PS Rajan, K Sendhilkumar, C Palanivelu

Institution: Gastroenterology Medical Center and Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Medical History and Innovations

Subfield: History

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $200