J Minim Invasive Surg.  2019 Jun;22(2):81-84. 10.7602/jmis.2019.22.2.81.

Single Port Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in a Patient with Situs Inversus Totalis: A Case Report

• Jang EJ
• Roh YH

• KMID: 2450262
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7602/jmis.2019.22.2.81

Abstract

The use and application of a laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been regarded as a first-choice treatment option for benign gallbladder disease, even if patients have situs inversus totalis. Furthermore, surgical procedures in general are becoming less invasive, because of both patient and surgeon preferences for reduced trauma and improved cosmetic outcomes attributable to minimized incisions. A 37 years old man was aware of situs inversus totalis with chronic cholecystitis. The operation was successfully performed without any specific complications. Single port laparoscopic cholecystectomy, in an experienced operator, is possible even in patients with situs inversus totalis.

Keyword

Single port laparoscopic cholecystectomy; Situs inversus totalis; Case report

MeSH Terms

Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic*
Cholecystitis
Gallbladder Diseases
Humans
Situs Inversus*