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Surgical approach to a left-sided gallbladder.

Ryan Pereira^1,2, Marlon Perera¹, Matthew Roberts¹

¹Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia.

BMJ Case Reports

|August 18, 2019

Summary

Biliary colic can be caused by a rare left-sided gallbladder (LSGB), which is difficult to detect with ultrasound. Safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy is achievable with proper imaging and surgical technique.

Keywords:

biliary intervention general surgery pancreas and biliary tract

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Anatomy
Medical Imaging

Background:

Biliary colic is typically associated with gallstones obstructing the gallbladder or bile ducts.
Anatomical variations of the gallbladder can complicate diagnosis and surgical management.
Left-sided gallbladder (LSGB) is a rare congenital anomaly.

Observation:

A 56-year-old male presented with symptoms of biliary colic.
Initial laparoscopy revealed an absent gallbladder in the expected location.
A left-sided gallbladder (LSGB) was identified, suspended from liver segment 3.

Findings:

Preoperative ultrasound demonstrated a low positive predictive value (2.7%) for LSGB detection.
Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography confirmed the LSGB's left-sided position and cystic duct anatomy.
The patient successfully underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy for LSGB.

Implications:

LSGB presents diagnostic challenges, often missed by standard preoperative imaging like ultrasound.
Advanced imaging, such as MRCP, is crucial for preoperative planning of LSGB cases.
Safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy for LSGB is feasible, emphasizing the importance of the critical view of safety during dissection.