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  Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is a minimally invasive procedure for gallbladder removal in gallstone disease (cholelithiasis) and related complications. Compared with open surgery, LC offers less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, faster recovery, and better cosmetic outcomes.1,2 Press enter or click to view image in full size Fig. 1:  Laparoscopic cholecystectomy2 What clinical conditions commonly require LC? LC is indicated in a wide range of gallbladder conditions, including3 Cholelithiasis Mucocele or empyema of the gallbladder Cholesterolosis Typhoid carrier Porcelain gallbladder Acute cholecystitis (calculous and acalculous) Adenomatous gallbladder polyps As part of other procedures, viz., whipple’s procedure Although LC generally provide better outcomes across these indications, effective haemostasis remains essential for procedural safety, as bleeding continues to be the most serious non-biliary complication.4 Why bleeding control is critical during LC? ...

  Laparoscopic nephrectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for kidney removal, performed through small incisions using a specialized tool (laparoscope). This approach reduces postoperative pain, hospital stay, recovery time and convalescence compared with open procedure.1,2 When is laparoscopic nephrectomy recommended? Laparoscopic nephrectomy is recommended for the treatment of most benign kidney diseases in which there is permanent loss of renal function. Common indications include1: Chronic pyelonephritis Obstructive or reflux nephropathy Renal tuberculosis and Nephrosclerosis Multicystic dysplastic kidney Renovascular hypertension and post-transplant hypertension Acquired renal cystic disease in dialysis patients Symptomatic patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease With advances in laparoscopic technology and years of clinical experience, laparoscopic nephrectomy is now considered a clear winner over open nephrectomy surgery.1 However, controlling s...