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Informative Article | General Surgery | India | Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024 | Rating: 4.2 / 10

Laparoscopic Approach Over Open Cholecystectomy for Giant Gallstone Disease: A Case Report

Dr. Mrunal Kshirsagar | Dr. Sudhir Kumar Jain | Dr. Rajdeep Singh | Dr. Rathindra Tripura | Dr. Himani Manhas

Abstract: Giant gallstone is defined as those stones exceeding 5 cm in size, is exceptionally uncommon, with very few documented cases in the scientific literature. This case represents a rare occurrence in India, where a patient with an exceptionally large gallstone underwent successful laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery. A 46 - year - old man presented with right upper abdominal pain and fever one week post - PCNL. Imaging revealed a distended gall bladder containing a large calculus. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy revealed moderate adhesions and a thickened gall bladder wall with a size 7 * 5 cm solitary gallstone. Histopathological analysis indicated acute on chronic cholecystitis with no signs of malignancy.

Keywords: Giant Gallstone Disease, Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, Renal Calculi, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Edition: Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024,

Pages: 1212 - 1214