Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is commonly performed, and several factors increase the

Diaphragm plication is an effective procedure with lasting results.

Readmissions and complications following cholecystectomy are common and associated with patient and disease characteristics.

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The incidence of symptomatic PODH may be higher following MIO compared to open surgery. The reasons for this are unclear and may not be completely explained by the reduction in adhesion formation. Strategies such as fixation of the conduit to the diaphragm and omentopexy to the abdominal wall may reduce the incidence of herniation.