Long-term outcomes after subtotal reconstituting cholecystectomy: A retrospective case series

Subtotal cholecystectomy, where the gallbladder infundibulum is transected to avoid dissecting within the triangle of Calot, has been suggested to conclude laparoscopic cholecystectomy while avoiding common bile duct injury. However, some reports suggest the possibility of recurrent symptoms from a remnant gallbladder.

Source: American Journal of Surgery - January 22, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Julia F. Kohn, Alexander Trenk, Woody Denham, John G. Linn, Stephen Haggerty, Ray Joehl, Michael B. Ujiki Source Type: research