The technique of laparoscopic cholecystectomy was first described by

History of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Dr. Ku Semm, the father of 'Pelviscopy', performed the first laparoscopic appendectomy in 1980 Eric Muhe performed the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy in 1982. He used a modified operating laparoscope placed at the umbilicus after establishing pneumoperitoneun In 1987, Phillip Mouret performed the first video laparoscopic cholecystectomy by using a camera attached to the laparoscope Ref: Blumga 5th edition Pgno :512