Simultaneous laparoscopic removal of a Todani type II choledochal cyst and a microlithiasic cholecystitis

Ann Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg. 2022 Aug 31;26(3):281-284. doi: 10.14701/ahbps.22-011. Epub 2022 Jun 7.

Abstract

Diverticula of the choledochus, better known as Todani type II cysts, are very rare and represent a predominantly pediatric pathology. Their identification by radiological methods, even if occasional, requires clinical doctors to request a surgical consultation, even for asymptomatic subjects, to proceed with their removal, given the risk of associated neoplasms. The laparoscopic approach for surgical treatment of these cysts has been recently introduced with excellent results. Due to the poor clinical records, currently there are neither shared protocols about their management nor long-term follow-up of operated patients. We report a case of an adult female suffering for years from biliary colic due to the presence of a duodenal diverticulum associated with microlithiasis' cholecystitis, who was laparoscopically treated, with excellent results in terms of symptomatic regression, reduced hospitalization, and no surgery-related complications.

Keywords: Choledochal cyst; Laparoscopy; Surgical procedures.

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  • Case Reports