Zheng Q, Zhang G, Yu XH, Zhao ZF, Lu L, Han J, Zhang JZ, Zhang JK, Xiong Y. Perfect pair, scopes unite — laparoscopic-assisted transumbilical gastroscopy for gallbladder-preserving polypectomy: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9(31): 9617-9622 [PMID: 34877298 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i31.9617]
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Ying Xiong, MD, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Baoding No. 1 Central Hospital, No. 320 Changcheng North Street, Lianchi District, Baoding 071000, Hebei Province, China. xy_spring@163.com
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World J Clin Cases. Nov 6, 2021; 9(31): 9617-9622 Published online Nov 6, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i31.9617
Perfect pair, scopes unite — laparoscopic-assisted transumbilical gastroscopy for gallbladder-preserving polypectomy: A case report
Quan Zheng, Gang Zhang, Xiao-Huan Yu, Zhen-Feng Zhao, Lu Lu, Jing Han, Jin-Zhuo Zhang, Jin-Ku Zhang, Ying Xiong
Quan Zheng, Xiao-Huan Yu, Jing Han, Jin-Zhuo Zhang, Ying Xiong, Department of Gastroenterology, Baoding No. 1 Central Hospital, Baoding 071000, Hebei Province, China
Gang Zhang, Department of General Surgery, Baoding No. 1 Central Hospital, Baoding 071000, Hebei Province, China
Zhen-Feng Zhao, Lu Lu, Endoscopic Treatment Center, Baoding No. 1 Central Hospital, Baoding 071000, Hebei Province, China
Jin-Ku Zhang, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pathology ang Early Diagnosis of Tumor in Hebei Province, Baoding No. 1 Central Hospital, Baoding 071000, Hebei Province, China
Author contributions: Zheng Q performed all the procedures and drafted, edited and approved the final manuscript; Xiong Y and Zhang G drafted, edited and approved the final manuscript; all authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflict of interest to report.
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Corresponding author: Ying Xiong, MD, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Baoding No. 1 Central Hospital, No. 320 Changcheng North Street, Lianchi District, Baoding 071000, Hebei Province, China. xy_spring@163.com
Received: June 21, 2021 Peer-review started: June 21, 2021 First decision: July 14, 2021 Revised: July 27, 2021 Accepted: September 19, 2021 Article in press: September 19, 2021 Published online: November 6, 2021 Processing time: 129 Days and 23 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Gallbladder polyps are one indication for cholecystectomy, but this procedure carries some disadvantages, including the potential for severe injury and high risk of post-operative complications. Laparoscopy combined with endoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive treatment option. We herein report a young patient with a gallbladder polyp who was successfully discharged from the hospital after laparoscopic-assisted endoscopy. This procedure may offer an alternative in the management of such lesions.
CASE SUMMARY
A 24-year-old female patient was hospitalized primarily for a gallbladder polyp. Due to the surgical risk associated with cholecystectomy and the low post-operative quality of life, the woman underwent laparoscopic-assisted transumbilical gastroscopy for gallbladder-preserving polypectomy under endotracheal intubation and general anaesthesia. The operation went smoothly.
CONCLUSION
We conclude laparoscopic-assisted transumbilical gastroscopy for gallbladder-preserving polypectomy is a safe and effective technique for the treatment of gallbladder polyps.
Core Tip: Cholecystectomy is currently the standard of care for gallbladder polyps. However, resection techniques not only cause great injury and carry high risk but may also lead to various postoperative complications. We present a successful case of radical resection after laparoscopic-assisted transumbilical gastroscopy for gallbladder-preserving polypectomy without severe postoperative complications.
