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However, the restricted surgical field of view, frequent instrument collisions limit its clinical applicability. This study introduces minilap-assisted modified single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (MSILC), incorporating two adjacent trocars at the umbilicus, combined with a 2-mm auxiliary hole created beneath the right costal margin, to mitigate these limitations while preserving aesthetic outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n To explore the clinical value of MSILC compared with traditional SILC (TSILC) in reducing instrument conflict, shortening operation time, improving operator efficiency and cosmetic effects, and providing a basis for the selection of surgical procedures for patients with high body mass index (BMI).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n \n A total of 51 patients with benign gallbladder diseases who underwent MSILC or TSILC between December 2021 and April 2025 at our institution were retrospectively enrolled and categorized into the MSILC (\n n<\/jats:italic>\n \u00a0=\u00a025) or TSILC (\n n<\/jats:italic>\n \u00a0=\u00a026) groups, respectively. For MSILC, a double-channel trocar was deployed at the umbilicus, combined with a 2-mm auxiliary hole layout placed beneath the right costal margin; TSILC comprised a single umbilical incision. The primary endpoint was the number of intraoperative instrument conflicts, while the secondary endpoints included operation time, Surgical difficulty score, operator comfort, and cosmetic satisfaction regarding the incision.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n In the MSILC group, the number of instrument conflicts was reduced by 38.5% (median 16\n vs<\/jats:italic>\n . 26,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u00a0<\u00a00.001), while the operator comfort score improved by 50% (median 3\n vs<\/jats:italic>\n . 2,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u00a0<\u00a00.001) compared with the TSILC group. In the high BMI subgroup (\u2265 24 kg\/m\n 2<\/jats:sup>\n ), the operation time was decreased by 17.5% (83.43\u00a0\u00b1\u00a017.24\n vs<\/jats:italic>\n . 101.13\u00a0\u00b1\u00a018.12 minutes,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u00a0=\u00a00.012), and the gallbladder triangle separation time was reduced by 50% (median 1\n vs<\/jats:italic>\n . 2 minutes,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u00a0=\u00a00.029) for MSILC. No cases in eith er group required conversion to laparotomy or experienced severe complications. No significant differences were observed in the 24-hour postoperative pain score (median visual analog scale score 2\n vs<\/jats:italic>\n . 2,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u00a0=\u00a00.982) and cosmetic satisfaction regarding the incision 1 month after surgery (median 5\n vs<\/jats:italic>\n . 4,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u00a0=\u00a00.221) between the MSILC and TSILC groups. However, consumables cost and total hospitalization costs in the MSILC group increased by 34.7% (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u00a0<\u00a00.001) and 14.4% (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u00a0=\u00a00.042), respectively.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n MSILC significantly improves intraoperative efficiency by optimizing the trocar layout, especially in patients with high BMI, while maintaining safety and cosmetic outcomes comparable with those of TSILC. 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