Laparoscopic Management of Gallbladder Duplication: A Case Report.

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Surgery
• Surgical Anatomy
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a frequent abdominal surgery globally.
• Anatomical variations in the gallbladder and biliary system are documented.
• Gallbladder duplication is an uncommon congenital anomaly.

Observation:

• A middle-aged woman presented with jaundice and abdominal pain, showing elevated direct bilirubin levels.
• Initial conservative management led to clinical and laboratory improvement.
• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy revealed gallbladder duplication with two cystic ducts draining into the common bile duct.

Findings:

• The gallbladder duplication was successfully managed laparoscopically.
• This specific type of gallbladder duplication is exceptionally uncommon.
• The surgical procedure was completed without complications.

Implications:

• Highlights the critical need for meticulous intraoperative assessment of biliary anatomy.
• Underscores the importance of recognizing and managing rare congenital anomalies during surgery.
• Emphasizes the potential for unexpected anatomical variations even in common surgical procedures.