Post-Cholecystectomy Gall Bladder Remnant and Cystic Duct Stump Stone

Introduction: cholecystectomy relieves pre-surgical symptoms of gallbladder disease. The persistence of symptoms was recorded in 10 - 20% of cases. Residual gall bladder/cystic duct stump stone is one of the most important cause. Aim: to compare between open and laparoscopic completion cholecystectomy of gall bladder remnant and cystic duct stump syndrome as regard short and long term outcome. Methods: This prospective study was conducted on 20 cases with residual GB/cystic duct stump stone. The diagnosis was guided by ultrasound and magnetic resonance cholangio-pancreatography. All cases were managed by using completion cholecystectomy - either open or laparoscopic. All preoperative, operative, and postoperative data were collected...