Single-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy in situs inversus totalis using the E.K. glove port

• Main Authors: Elbert Khiangte, Iheule Newme, Karabi Patowary, Partha Phukan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
• Series: Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
• Subjects: Cholelithiasis; glove port; laparoscopic cholecystectomy; single incision laparoscopic surgery; situs inversus totalis; single port cholecystectomy
• Online Access: http://www.journalofmas.com/article.asp?issn=0972-9941;year=2013;volume=9;issue=4;spage=180;epage=182;aulast=Khiangte

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has become the standard treatment for symptomatic cholelithiasis in patients with situs inversus totalis (SIT). In an effort to reduce morbidity and improve the cosmesis single-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy has recently emerged, where the surgery is done through a single port, typically the patient′s navel. This improves the cosmesis, lessens post-operative pain and ensures virtually a "scar less" surgery. We report a case of successful single-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy for a patient with SIT, and describe its technical advantages and review of literature.