Combined percutaneous and endoscopic approach in management of dropped gallstones following laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Authors

  • John Sing Fai Shum
  • Kai Hung Fung
  • George PC Yang
  • CN Tang
  • Michael KW Li

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v4i7.416

Keywords:

Dropped gallstone, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, percutaneous endoscopic stone extraction

Abstract

Dropped gallstones due to accidental perforation of gallbladder wall during laparoscopic cholecystectomy are often encountered. However, dropped gallstones as nidus of infection with subsequent abscess formation is a rare complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (0.3%). Most of the reported cases of complicated dropped stones required open surgical drainage. Minimally invasive measures were less frequently employed. We report a case of dropped gallstones that were removed endoscopically through a percutaneous drainage tract.

Author Biographies

Kai Hung Fung

Consultant, Department of Radiology, PYNEH

George PC Yang

Associate Consultant, Department of Surgery

CN Tang

Consultant, Department of Surgery, PYNEH

Michael KW Li

Chief of Service, Department of Surgery, PYNEH

Published

2010-06-27

Issue

Section

Interventional Radiology