Biliary Roadblocks: A Case of a Short Cystic Duct in Routine Gallbladder Surgery

This case report describes the intraoperative finding of a short cystic duct in a 73-year-old female patient undergoing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This case highlights the importance of careful preoperative imaging and intraoperative techniques to minimize complications when anatomical variations such as a short cystic duct are present. The report also underscores the necessity of heightened awareness for variations in biliary anatomy, as well as the potential risks they pose during cholecystectomy procedures.