Midline gallbladder makes a challenge for surgeons during laparoscopic cholecystectomy; case series of 6 patients.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Gall bladder anomalies varies from variations in the size, site, duct systems, and shape. Abnormal location comprises the commonest one.The presence of an ectopic gall bladder is estimated to occur in around 0.1-0.7% of individuals, it can be truly ectopic locating under the left lobe of the liver or just to the left of falciform ligament.Gall stones are common disorder that may mandate cholecystectomy especially in symptomatic patients, surgery can be done laparoscopically safely in cases of abnormal anatomical position, but such cases may be at higher rate of complications especially if associated with other biliary tract anomalies.

Methods

Six cases of symptomatic gall stones who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy included in this case series. During inse

SUBMITTER: Mohammed AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6423301 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature