Standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy for malposition of the gallbladder caused by right-sided ligamentum teres

Abstract

Atypical localization of the gallbladder associated with right-sided ligamentum teres is a rare anomaly of the biliary system. Although the conventional nomenclature as being a left-sided gallbladder is usually used, this definition may be incomprehensive because of lacking the anatomical detail. This report describes atypical localization of the gallbladder associated with right-sided ligamentum teres and abnormal intrahepatic portal venous branching, surgically removed laparoscopically.

Keywords

• Cholecystectomy
• ectopic gallbladder
• gallbladder diseases
• laparoscopic
• right-sided ligamentum terese