Purpose: Single-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy may result in postoperative complication in patients with cholecystitis. An additional right subcostal port could make laparoscopic surgery safe in these patients. We suggest the transumbilical laparoscopic cholecystectomy with additional port, which can be performed safely regardless of cholecystitis. Methods: Consecutive 291 patients underwent transumbilical laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the Department of Surgery by a single surgeon. We have usually used the globe port in the transumbilical area and an additional right subcostal port. Results: The mean operation time was 44.0±15.2 min (range: 20-140). The mean hospital stay after operation was 4.0±2.3 days (range: 1-9). Postoperative complications were umbilical hernia (n=7) and bile leakage (n=3). There was no in-hospital mortality. Conclusion: Transumbilical laparoscopic cholecystectomy can be performed in patients with most of benign gallbladder disease. And, an additional right subcostal port could be helpful in ensuring safe transumbilical laparoscopic cholecystectomy, even in patients with cholecystitis.

Keywords Laparoscopy, Cholecystectomy, Cholecystitis

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