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Y Groebli1, D Hebert, P Tschantz

  • 1Hôpital des Cadolles, Service de Chirurgie, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

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Lost gallstones after laparoscopic cholecystectomy can cause serious complications. These stones act as foreign bodies, leading to abscesses and requiring prompt surgical intervention for successful treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Surgical Complications
  • Abdominal Imaging

Background:

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common procedure for gallstone disease.
  • Potential complications, though rare, require careful consideration.
  • Parietal breach during surgery can lead to intra-abdominal gallstone spillage.

Observation:

  • Two patients presented with late complications (7 months and 2 years post-surgery).
  • Complications involved infected, unretrievable gallstones acting as foreign bodies.
  • Migration of gallstones from the peritoneal cavity was observed.

Findings:

  • Gallstone spillage can lead to delayed intra-abdominal abscess formation.
  • Abscesses contained gallstones, indicating their role as a nidus.

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  • Late presentation suggests a prolonged inflammatory or infectious process.

    • Implications:

    • Early recognition of lost gallstones is crucial for preventing severe outcomes.
    • Effective surgical management is essential for treating these late complications.
    • This highlights the importance of meticulous surgical technique to avoid gallstone spillage.