Effects of Laparoscopic and Conventional (Open) Cholecystectomy on Human Leukocyte Antigen‐DR Expression in Peripheral Blood Monocytes: Correlations with Immunologic Status RID="" ID="" This International Society of Surgery (ISS)/Société Internationale de Chirurgie (SIC) article was presented at the 37th World Congress of Surgery International Surgical Week (ISW97), Acapulco, Mexico, August 24–30, 1997.

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p < 0.05) in plasma neutrophils, while they were almost unchanged in LC patients. Monocyte antigen HLA-DR was reduced in patients with “open” cholecystectomy. We recorded two cases (7.6%) of respiratory tract infection in the “open” group. In conclusion, LC strongly reduces postoperative (p.o.) pain and hospitalization, and it promotes earlier recovery and return to normal activity, avoiding p.o. immunosuppression, mostly due to conservation of HLA-DR activity, with less p.o. morbidity compared to that seen with open surgery.RID="" ID="" Correspondence to: F. Carlei, M.D.

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