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April 20, 2026Journal of Surgical Case Reports2 citationsOpen Access

Gallbladder volvulus discovered during laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a nonagenarian patient: a case report

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PMP. MavridouTCTeresa CereserSBStefan Breitenstein

Key Points

  • To highlight a rare case of gallbladder volvulus in an elderly patient, emphasizing the need for surgical management.
  • Case report of a 91-year-old female patient with cholecystitis diagnosed during laparoscopic surgery.
  • Surgical detorsion of the gallbladder and laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed.
  • Gallbladder volvulus diagnosed intraoperatively during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
  • Patient experienced minor postoperative complications but was discharged in stable condition.

Abstract

Abstract Gallbladder volvulus is a rare and frequently underdiagnosed condition, particularly in elderly patients. This case demonstrates a 91-year-old female patient with a clinical presentation of cholecystitis, in which, during the laparoscopy, a gallbladder volvulus was revealed. A detorsion of the gallbladder and cholecystectomy were conducted laparoscopically. Besides minor postoperative complications, the patient was discharged home in the same condition as before surgery. This case highlights that surgical management should be considered in elderly patients with operable cholecystitis to reduce mortality.

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Mavridou et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e5c42603c2939914029c33https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjag276
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