[Laparoscopic cholecystectomy].
The techniques of laparoscopic cholecystectomy is described. The operation was carried out on 37 patients with various diseases of the gallbladder. The indications and contraindications for this operation are discussed. The authors did not encounter serious postoperative complications. Infiltration developed in the region of the umbilical incision in one case. All patients were discharged from the clinic on the 2nd to 11th day. The authors believe expedient the organization of special centers for training in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.