The incidence of left-sided gallbladder (LSGB), a rare congenital anomaly, ranges from 0.1% to 1.2%. 5:1 more women than men have it than vice versa. Although many theories have been put forth, its exact cause is uncertain. Despite imaging studies, it is challenging to make a preoperative diagnosis because the symptoms are similar to those of a normal gallbladder. The diagnosis is typically made during surgery. The incidence of biliary tract lesions is high, and LSGB is linked to biliary anomalies. The four-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy for LSGB is a risk-free procedure. Each case requires a different surgical technique. In order to enhance the exposure and reduce the risk of bile duct injury, the surgeon should be aware about ductal and vascular anatomical variants as well as be able to modify the standard surgical technique.

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ISSN : 2454-2288

NLM UID : 101671413

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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in a patient with Left-Sided Gallbladder