**9.2 SIPES cholecystectomy**

Cholecystectomy is one of the most popular SIPES procedures. Our technique is to place a SILS port Covidien© (Medtronic) 5–12 mm in 1.5 cm trans-umbilical incision by open access. Obtaining the critical view of safety to properly visualize the cystic duct and artery is perhaps of utmost importance. The author modified the placement of straight needle for gallbladder fundus traction by transabdominal suture which is introduced percutaneously by curved needle. Once the gallbladder is properly retracted, the cystic duct and artery are identified, double clipped, and divided. The gallbladder is then dissected off the liver bed with hook cautery, and when completely detached, it is extracted from the abdomen through 12 mm port. No need for endobag.
