<prompt> The technique of laparoscopic cholecystectomy was first described byEric MuhePhilip MoureKu semmEddie Reddick  <response>: 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 