Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy of a Left-Sided Gallbladder: Case Report

Left-sided gallbladder (LSGB) is a rare congenital anomaly of the gallbladder, defined as a gallbladder located on the left side of the falciform ligament in the absence of situs inversus. It is mostly an asymptomatic condition, thus not causing the patient any harm, most of the time being an accidental intraoperative finding. LSG is frequently associated with alterations of both the portal branches and the intrahepatic biliary tree, increasing the risk of bile duct injury. We describe a case of a patient with a left-sided gallbladder, diagnosed during an elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which was performed with no complications. The patient had no other associated anatomical anomalies. LSGB is usually encountered by chance during surgery and it can be successfully and safely managed through laparoscopic cholecystectomy with a critical view of safety.