Abstract
Duplication of the gallbladder is a rare congenital anomaly of the gallbladder, with an estimated prevalence of 1–3 per 3800 individuals. Unless properly diagnosed preoperatively, it can lead to biliary tract injuries and postoperative complications which may require reoperative surgeries. While previously reported cases have been treated with conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), treatment with single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) has not been reported yet. We herein present the case of a 58-year-old female with gallbladder duplication who was successfully treated with SILS cholecystectomy.
Highlights
Duplication of the gallbladder is a very rare congenital entity seen in 1–3 patients among every 10.000 patients diagnosed with gallbladder anomalies [1, 2]
Anatomic variations of gallbladder duplications were classified based on the location and number of cystic ducts
Type 1 includes gallbladder duplication separated with a septum and two separate gallbladders that fuse in the neck to form a single cystic duct; type 2 includes accessory gallbladders with two different cystic ducts [5]
Summary
Duplication of the gallbladder is a very rare congenital entity seen in 1–3 patients among every 10.000 patients diagnosed with gallbladder anomalies [1, 2]. The gold standard treatment for benign gallbladder disorders is laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Recent developments in laparoscopic techniques have allowed the procedure to be performed safely through a single incision. To date, only 20 cases of gallbladder duplication have been reported and all cases were managed via the conventional LC [4]. The management of gallbladder duplication via a single laparoscopic incision has not been reported yet. The aim of this report is to describe the safety and feasibility of SILS for the management of duplication of the gallbladder in a female patient
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