A 'twist' in the tale of a 'simple' laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Duplication of the gall bladder

Abstract

The duplication of the gall bladder (GB) is unusual biliary anatomy that can be encountered during cholecystectomy and can create intraoperative confusion if missed on pre-operative imaging. Here, we describe a case of duplication of GB in a young female, which was detected during laparoscopic cholecystectomy as an operative surprise. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was done successfully with the removal of both the GBs. She was discharged uneventfully and remained symptom-free at a 6-month follow-up.

Keywords

• double gall bladder
• gall bladder anomaly
• gall bladder duplication
• laparoscopic cholecystectomy