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Laparoscopic removal of giant gallbladder stone: A rare case report in Kuwait
Author(s) -
Ahmad Almulla,
Hamad F. Al-Sanea,
Ehab S. Imam,
Omar Shalaby
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
ras medical science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2766-5240
DOI - 10.51520/2766-5240-16
Subject(s) - gallbladder stone , medicine , gallbladder , laparoscopic cholecystectomy , surgery , general surgery , cholecystectomy
Gallbladder stones are a typical surgical diagnosis, with over a million procedures performed worldwide. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is considered the firstchoice treatment and procedure. The size of gallbladder stones varies from a few millimetres to giant/large stones. Larger stones have complex anatomy and adhesions, so the laparoscopic approach can be challenging, rare, and requires higher surgical experience.

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