Case Report
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Dec 27, 2024; 16(12): 3870-3874
Published online Dec 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i12.3870
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with communicating accessory hepatic duct injury and management: A case report
Peng-Ju Zhao, Yan Ma, Ji-Wu Yang
Peng-Ju Zhao, Ji-Wu Yang, Department of General Surgery II, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dali University, Dali 671000, Yunnan Province, China
Yan Ma, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dali University, Dali 671000, Yunnan Province, China
Author contributions: Zhao PJ participated in the surgical procedure and collected data; Ma Y supported postoperative management and rehabilitation; Yang JW supervised the surgery and managed the clinical aspects; Zhao PJ, Ma Y, and Yang JW wrote the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Peng-Ju Zhao, Associate Chief Physician, Department of General Surgery II, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dali University, No. 32 Jiashibo Avenue, Dali 67100, Yunnan Province, China. hardzhpj@163.com
Received: August 21, 2024
Revised: October 17, 2024
Accepted: October 23, 2024
Published online: December 27, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This case report highlights the significance of recognizing and managing accessory hepatic duct injuries during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Utilizing intraoperative cholangiography or indocyanine green fluorescence cholangiography can help identify biliary anomalies, while expert evaluation by a hepatobiliary surgeon is crucial. For confirmed communicating accessory hepatic ducts, total cholecystectomy with duct ligation offers an effective solution to prevent further complications.