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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Anatomy
  • Hepatobiliary Surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common procedure.
  • Preoperative imaging like ERCP and MRCP aids in identifying biliary tract anomalies.
  • Undetected anatomical variations can lead to intraoperative complications.

Observation:

  • A 71-year-old male patient undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
  • A vascular structure, later identified as an accessory hepatic duct, was encountered during dissection.
  • Contact with an ultrasonic device caused bile leakage due to the anomaly.

Findings:

  • The accessory hepatic duct drained into the common bile duct dorsally, distal to the cystic duct confluence.
  • This anomaly was not detected by preoperative ERCP or MRCP.
  • The bile duct injury was successfully repaired with non-absorbable sutures.

Implications:

  • Accessory hepatic ducts represent a significant biliary tract anomaly requiring careful preoperative assessment.
  • Surgeons need advanced knowledge of biliary anatomy and reconstruction techniques to manage such cases.
  • Improved preoperative imaging interpretation and intraoperative vigilance are essential for preventing bile duct injuries.