Laparosc Endosc Surg Sci . 2023; 30(4): 205-206 | DOI: 10.14744/less.2023.54533
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis caused by a giant gallstone
Burak Dinçer1, Ilker Özgür21Department of General Surgery, Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
2Department of General Surgery, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Türkiye
Gallstone-related acute cholecystitis is the most common reason for cholecystectomy, with laparoscopic cholecystectomy being the current gold standard approach. Gallstones larger than five centimeters, known as ‘giant gallstones,’ are quite rare. Data on the safety of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in cases with giant gallstones are limited. In this case presentation, we discuss the emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed for acute cholecystitis due to a giant gallstone.
Keywords: Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Laparoscopy
Burak Dinçer, Ilker Özgür. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis caused by a giant gallstone. Laparosc Endosc Surg Sci . 2023; 30(4): 205-206
Corresponding Author: Burak Dinçer, Türkiye
Manuscript Language: English