Case report reveals a rare subhepatic gallbladder variant complicating laparoscopic cholecystectomy, indicating the need for careful preoperative imaging.
Key Points
The aim is to highlight the significance of recognizing a subhepatic gallbladder, a rare anatomical variant, to ensure safe surgical practices.
Case report of a male patient with a subhepatic gallbladder variant.
Laboratory tests measured liver enzyme levels and bilirubin.
Imaging techniques included ultrasonography and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP).
Intraoperative techniques focused on identifying Calot’s triangle and securing relevant ducts.
The patient presented with elevated liver enzymes and hyperbilirubinemia due to gallstones.
MRCP confirmed the presence of a subhepatic gallbladder with multiple stones.
Successful laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed without bile duct injury.
Postoperative recovery was uneventful, with discharge on Day 1 after improved liver function.