LAPAROSCOPIC REMOVAL OF A GALLBLADDER REMNANT

We describe a patient who had an incomplete open cholecystectomy 32 ye ars previously and was hospitalized with jaundice due to a stone in th e gallbladder remnant encroaching on the common bile duct. Despite ext ensive adhesions the gallbladder remnant was removed with laparoscopic techniques and the patient had an uneventful recovery. We conclude th at previous surgery, even on the gallbladder, does not preclude the su ccessful completion of a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.