Objective:

The objective of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility and safety of two-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (TILC) compared to the classic technique (CLC) in terms of variables such as surgical time, postoperative pain, hospital stay, complications and cosmetic outcome.

Methods:

A prospective sample of patients was taken and divided equally into two groups, those who underwent TILC and others by CLC. Both groups quantified the variables mentioned above and a statistical analysis was made of them, taking a p value < 0.05 as significant.

Results:

The result showed that there was statistical significance only when comparing postoperative pain measured 24 hours after the procedure and the aesthetic outcome objectively perceived by the patient himself. The rest of the variables did not show important differences between both techniques.

Conclusion:

laparoscopic cholecystectomy through two incisions is a safe and feasible procedure, comparable in operative time, complications and hospital stay, but with improvement in pain and cosmetic result of the patient.