Acute Cholecystitis in a True Left-Sided Gallbladder - A Case Report

Abstract

biliary and vascular anatomy, cholecystectomy for left-sided gallbladders have a higher than normal risk of bile duct injury. We present our experience in a patient who pre sented with phlegmonous acute cholecystitis affecting a true left-sided gallbladder. Abstract We describe our experience with a 69-year-old gentleman who presented with phlegmonous acute cholecystitis affecting a left-sided gallbladder. The cholecystectomy was successfully completed by a total laparoscopic approach. Through this Case report we highlight the possibility of occurrence of such an entity (true left-sided gallbladder), the risks entailed, and to stress the need to abandon surgical hubris in favour of wisdom in the interest of patient safety should the situation appear unclear and overtly challenging to the surgeon.