The Surgical Implications of a Left-sided Gallbladder: A Case Report
George John K Thomas George, Kumar Hari Rajah
Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery · pp. 673–677 · Published 11 Oct 2025
10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2701Abstract
A left-sided gallbladder is a rare anomaly that is often discovered when performing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Its position has implications when performing the cholecystectomy, as retraction of the gallbladder will require proper placement of the ports. The dissection will have to be done carefully, looking for the atypical presentation of the cystic duct and cystic artery. An on-table cholangiogram should be performed to show the biliary anatomy and confirm the insertion of the cystic duct and the presence of any atypical anatomy of the biliary system. In this case, we present a 38-year-old female patient with symptoms of cholecystitis, and upon performing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a left-sided gallbladder was discovered. The laparoscopic cholecystectomy was completed after performing an on-table cholangiogram.
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