Management of gallbladder duplication using a single-site robotic-assisted approach: a case study
Melanie Adams Boyle1, Aviva Wallace Kaplin2, Leon Kushnir2
1Department of Surgery, Inspira Medical Center, 1505 West Sherman Ave, Vineland, NJ, 08360, USA. adamsm1@ihn.org.
Journal of Robotic Surgery
|April 4, 2016
Summary
Gallbladder duplication, a rare congenital anomaly, can cause biliary colic. This case report details a successful robotic-assisted cholecystectomy for this condition, highlighting a viable surgical option.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Congenital Anomalies
- Surgical Techniques
Background:
- Gallbladder duplication is an uncommon congenital anomaly.
- Patients may present with symptoms mimicking typical biliary colic.
- Accurate preoperative diagnosis is crucial for surgical planning.
Observation:
- A 29-year-old female presented with biliary colic symptoms.
- Preoperative ultrasound revealed a duplicated gallbladder.
- The patient had a duplicated cystic duct, a variation of Boyden's classification.
Findings:
- A single-site robotic-assisted cholecystectomy was performed.
- The gallbladder was mobilized in a dome-down fashion due to aberrant anatomy.
- The surgery was completed without complications.
Implications:
- Robotic-assisted surgery offers a safe and viable alternative for cholecystectomy in cases of gallbladder duplication.
- Meticulous surgical technique, especially in the cystic triangle, is essential.
- Preoperative identification of gallbladder duplication aids in preventing intraoperative complications.
