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Elena Schembari, Carlo Bortolussi, Ornella Coco, Michele Teodoro, Edoardo Mattone, Valentina Palumbo, Sarita Magazù, Isidoro Di CarloDepartment of Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies “GF Ingrassia”, University of Catania, Cannizzaro Hospital, Catania 95126, ItalyCorrespondence: Isidoro Di CarloDepartment of Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies “GF Ingrassia”, University of Catania, Cannizzaro Hospital, Via Messina 829, Catania 95126, ItalyTel +39 095 726 4863Fax +39 095 726 3020Email idicarlo@unict.itAbstract: Bleeding remains one of the most serious complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy and can increase mortality. Even if several patient-related and intraoperative factors increase the risk of bleeding, complete hemostasis should be achieved at the end of each surgical procedure. Although irrigation is a standard step, its importance is often underestimated. This commentary highlights the efficacy of peritoneal lavage in identifying bleeding sources and the effect of saline temperature.Keywords: bleeding, prevention, cholecystectomy, peritoneal lavage |
