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Laparoscopic Left Lateral Sectionectomy: Guided by the Ligamentum Teres Hepatis and the Umbilical Fissure Vein

Laparoscopic Left Lateral Sectionectomy: Guided by the Ligamentum Teres Hepatis and the Umbilical Fissure Vein

Published on: September 27, 2024

Management of incidental left-sided gallbladder.

George C Zografos¹, Emmanuel E Lagoudianakis, Dimitrios Grosomanidis

¹First Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, Hippocrateion Hospital, Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece.

JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

|August 8, 2009

Summary

A left-sided gallbladder is a rare anatomical variation where the gallbladder is situated on the left side of the round ligament. This incidental finding during surgery highlights its surgical relevance.

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Laparoscopic Left Lateral Sectionectomy: Guided by the Ligamentum Teres Hepatis and the Umbilical Fissure Vein

Laparoscopic Left Lateral Sectionectomy: Guided by the Ligamentum Teres Hepatis and the Umbilical Fissure Vein

Published on: September 27, 2024

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Anatomy

Background:

Anatomical variations of the biliary system can impact surgical procedures.
The gallbladder's typical location is on the inferior surface of the liver's right lobe.

Observation:

A case of left-sided gallbladder was incidentally discovered during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
This anomaly positions the gallbladder to the left of the round ligament.

Findings:

Left-sided gallbladder represents an uncommon congenital anomaly of gallbladder positioning.
The study discusses various forms and classifications of this anatomical variation.

Implications:

Accurate identification of gallbladder anomalies is crucial for safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Understanding surgical relevance aids in preventing intraoperative complications and ensuring patient safety.