Abstract
Gallbladder duplication is a rare congenital anomaly. Here, we describe a 29-year-old female who presents with classic symptoms of biliary colic. A duplicated gallbladder was recognized on preoperative ultrasound. This case report reviews a single-site robotic-assisted cholecystectomy with a cystic duct duplication. The patient underwent the surgery without complication. Due to the aberrant anatomy of the cystic triangle, it was decided to mobilize the gallbladder in a dome-down fashion. True gallbladder duplication can be categorized according to cystic duct orientation based on Boyden’s classification. Preoperative diagnosis is essential to prevent surgical complications. A laparoscopic approach can be carried out safely in the hands of a skilled surgeon. This case report shows that the robotic-assisted surgical approach is a viable and safe alternative.
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Melanie Adams, Aviva Wallace, Leon Kushnir, and Per Montero-Pearson declare that they have no conflicts of interest.
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Boyle, M.A., Kaplin, A.W., Kushnir, L. et al. Management of gallbladder duplication using a single-site robotic-assisted approach: a case study. J Robotic Surg 10, 161–163 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-016-0575-y
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