Safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Adoption of universal culture of safety in cholecystectomy

Table 2 Concept of “time out”

Use B-SAFE to be safe
To be safe: Use time-out
Aim: Reorientation/reassessment
What to do: Stop→Wait→Reassess→Act
What to see: B-SAFE
When to see
1 Before beginning dissection in hepatocystic triangle
2 Whenever there is any doubt about anatomy
3 After achieving CVS and before dividing cystic duct and artery (define, decide and then divide)

B-SAFE: Surgical landmarks; CVS: Critical view of safety.