Subtotal cholecystectomy with omental pedicle plug for the challenging gallbladder: A case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Key Clinical Message If patient anatomy or disease does not allow for a traditional or partial cholecystectomy, an omental pedicle plug may be a viable option to limit the risk of postoperative uncontrolled bile leak from the cystic duct and to control patient symptoms.

Keywords

• common bile duct injury
• critical view of safety
• omentum
• subtotal cholecystectomy