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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Biliary Tract Surgery

Background:

  • Cholecystectomy is a common procedure, but iatrogenic common bile duct injury remains a serious complication.
  • Variable biliary anatomy increases the risk of injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
  • Intraoperative cholangiography is a valuable tool for clarifying biliary anatomy.

Observation:

  • A case report of a 71-year-old female undergoing cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallstones.
  • Initial laparoscopic interpretation misidentified the common bile duct as the cystic duct.
  • A defect in Hartmann's pouch was actually located in the common hepatic duct.

Findings:

  • Conversion to open surgery and intraoperative cholangiogram revealed Mirizzi syndrome.
  • Accurate anatomical identification allowed for successful subtotal cholecystectomy.
  • The patient experienced an uneventful recovery post-procedure.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the limitations of laparoscopy in complex biliary anatomy.
  • It highlights the critical importance of intraoperative cholangiogram in preventing bile duct injury.
  • A low threshold for intraoperative cholangiogram use during cholecystectomy is advocated to minimize biliary complications.