Successful laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis with kyphoscoliosis by the devised placement of trocar ports: A case report

摘要

IntroductionKyphoscoliosis, which is a deformity of the spine caused by aging and osteoporosis, results in various surgical difficulties for laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) due to low-lying costal arches, such as a small abdominal working space, disturbance of the surgical view and decreased controllability of the surgical instrument.