Laparoscopic resection of gallbladder remnant: Case report

Authors: Lee, Kit-Fai; Lee, Shin-Cheung; Leong, Heng-Tat

Source: Surgical Practice, Volume 6, Number 2, May 2002 , pp. 58-60(3)

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Abstract:

Recurrent symptomatic cholelithiasis can arise from residual gallbladder after a previous incomplete cholecystectomy. Diagnosis relies on a high index of suspicion and appropriate investigations such as ultrasound, computed tomography scan, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography or magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP). A case of symptomatic gallbladder remnant with gallstone 3 years after a previous laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which was managed successfully with laparoscopic resection, is described. The predisposing factors and preventive measures for such a rare complication are discussed.

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Keywords: gallbladder remnant; laparoscopic resection

Document Type: Case report

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1442-2034.2002.00131.x

Affiliations: 1: Department of Surgery, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR.

Publication date: 2002-05-01