Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
04:03
Application of Laparoscopic Ultrasonography in Primary Choledochal Suture during Combined Two-lens Surgery
Published on: March 28, 2025
684
Laparoscopic management of double gallbladder.
A K Jha1, R K Saboo2, S Taparia2
1Department of General Surgery, Janaki Medical College Teaching Hospital, Janakpurdham, Nepal.
Journal of Nepal Health Research Council
|January 10, 2015
Summary
Double gallbladder, a rare congenital anomaly, presents surgical challenges. This case highlights successful laparoscopic management of this condition, demonstrating a viable treatment option.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Anatomy
Background:
- Double gallbladder is a rare congenital anomaly.
- It poses significant challenges for surgeons due to potential post-operative complications.
Observation:
- A case of double gallbladder was identified.
- Preoperative ultrasonography revealed two gallbladders: one with a thickened wall and gallstones, the other with normal thickness and no stones.
- Both gallbladders shared a single cystic duct connecting to the common bile duct.
Findings:
- Successful laparoscopic management of a double gallbladder case.
- The anomaly involved two distinct gallbladder structures originating from a single cystic duct.
Implications:
- Laparoscopic surgery is a feasible approach for treating double gallbladders.
- Accurate preoperative imaging is crucial for surgical planning in cases of gallbladder anomalies.
