Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in a Patient With Situs Inversus: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Cureus
; 15(12): e50598, 2023 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-38222162
ABSTRACT
Situs inversus (SI) is an autosomal recessive congenital abnormality in which there is a complete mirror reversal of visceral organs. In this article, we present the case of a 26-year-old male with a past medical history of suicidal ideations, gallstones, and SI who complained of left upper quadrant pain for two weeks. After admission for acute cholecystitis, he underwent a successful laparoscopic cholecystectomy without postoperative complications. Due to the anatomical deviation characteristic of SI, it can be challenging for surgeons to accurately diagnose and perform laparoscopic cholecystectomies. Careful consideration must be given when deciding to do a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, as the placement of not only the trocars and surgical instruments but also the position of the surgeon and assistants needs to be deliberated.
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MEDLINE
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En
Journal:
Cureus
Year:
2023
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Article
Affiliation country:
United States