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Hepatic duct transection during laparoscopic cholecystectomy

S A Battaglia1, W F Pizzi, S C Khaneja

  • 1Dept. of Surgery, Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens, Jamaica, NY 11432.

The American Surgeon
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

A rare anatomical variation in bile duct anatomy can complicate laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The right hepatic duct drained into the gallbladder, requiring surgical correction via laparotomy.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Surgical Anatomy
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the standard treatment for symptomatic gallstones.
  • Variations in biliary anatomy can pose challenges during this procedure.
  • Accurate identification of biliary structures is crucial for surgical safety.

Observation:

  • A rare case of right hepatic duct draining into the gallbladder infundibulum was observed during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
  • This anomalous duct formed a confluence with the left hepatic duct, creating the common bile duct.
  • The anomaly was identified after initial gallbladder mobilization.

Findings:

  • The anomalous right hepatic duct was inadvertently transected during the laparoscopic procedure.

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  • Subsequent laparotomy was necessary to manage the iatrogenic injury.
  • A right hepatic duct enteric anastomosis was successfully created.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights a potential pitfall in laparoscopic cholecystectomy due to biliary anatomical variations.
    • Awareness of such anomalies is critical for surgeons to prevent intraoperative complications.
    • Preoperative imaging may aid in identifying rare biliary ductal variations to improve surgical outcomes.