ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The introduction of laparoscopic cholecystectomy was followed by a steep increase in the cholecystectomy rate, which has remained on an unchanged, high level. The main indication for cholecystectomy in Denmark in cases with uncomplicated gallbladder stones is socially debilitating pain. The objective of the present study was to investigate whether the indication “socially […]

When L.C. was introduced there was a scramble on for a wholecountry(s) of surgeons wanting to get trained at once so as to not be left behind their competitors–and too few valid gallbladder cases to go around for all to train on and get certified in it. All of a sudden everyone “needed” their gallbladder […]