Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in individuals with Situs Inversus Totalis: review of literature

Carlos Magno Queiroz da Cunha (Cunha CMQ); Ana Julia de Jesus Candea (Candea AJJ); Marcello dos Santos Mota (Mota MS); Rafaela Lais e Silva Pesenti Sandrin (Sandrin RLSP); Raimundo Rodrygo de Sousa Nogueira Leite (Leite RRSN); Francisco Julimar Correia de Menezes (Menezes FJC)

Volume : VII, Issue : XI, November - 2018

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in individuals with Situs Inversus Totalis: review of literature

Carlos Magno Queiroz Da Cunha Cunha Cmq , Ana Julia De Jesus Candea Candea Ajj , Marcello Dos Santos Mota Mota Ms , Rafaela Lais E Silva Pesenti Sandrin Sandrin Rlsp , Raimundo Rodrygo De Sousa Nogueira Leite Leite Rrsn , Francisco Julimar Correia De Menezes Menezes Fjc

Abstract :

Introduction: Situs inversus totalis is a congenital anomaly characterized by transposition of the thoracic and abdominal organs, presenting the liver on the left side of the body. Thus, a diagnostic confusion is common in these cases, including diseases related to gallbladder. Performing cholecystectomy in these situations usually presents as a challenge, even in experienced hands. Besides of technical challenges to perform a surgery in such individuals, there are a few reports related to laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the current scientific literature. Objectives: This article aims to out a review of the literature about the American technique for laparoscopic cholecystectomy in mirror positioning for adult patients with situs inversus totalis and describe the describe critical points. Methods: Clinical review of the medical record and review of the literature on PubMed / MEDLINE / Scielo / Google Schoolar. Conclusion: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy by the American technique in mirrored positioning is possible in patients with situs inversus totalis and is a safe procedure