STONE IDENTIFIED IN LUSCHKA'S CONDUIT DURING LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY SURGERY: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

This article describes a case of cholecystectomy for the treatment of cholelithiasis, during which Luschka's duct, a rare anatomical variation, was identified. The patient, with symptoms of abdominal pain and nausea, underwent surgery and, intraoperatively, a stone was found in the duct, which was removed without complications. The discussion emphasizes that while cholecystectomy is common, it is essential to recognize anatomical variations, such as Luschka's duct, that can cause complications if left unidentified. Duct removal was successful, and histopathological evaluation of the material is important, as its morphological characteristics may vary.