A double or bilobar gallbladder as a cause of severe complications after (laparoscopic) cholecystectomy

Surg Endosc. 1995 Sep;9(9):998-1000. doi: 10.1007/BF00188459.

Abstract

A double or bilobar gallbladder is a rare congenital anomaly. If not recognized during preoperative evaluation or operation, it can cause severe complications. We describe two cases in which a second operation had to be performed because of the presence of a second or bilobar gallbladder that was not recognized in the preoperative evaluation and during (laparoscopic) cholecystectomy. The types of anomalies, the concomitant pathology, and treatment are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic*
  • Cholecystitis / diagnosis
  • Cholecystitis / surgery
  • Female
  • Gallbladder / abnormalities*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Reoperation