Preoperative diagnosis of Mirizzi syndrome by ultrasound and ERCP is essential to prevent serious complications during surgery. Partial cholecystectomy is an adequate procedure for Types I & II MS. Choledochoplasty provides an effective surgical repair in Type III cases. Although laparoscopic cholecystectomy in MS may be hazardous, it may still be tried in preoperatively diagnosed type I cases, provided the surgeon is experienced and keeps a low threshold for conversion open surgery.

Parotid gland surgery can still be performed in a general surgery unit with comparable outcome. However, the operation should be performed in units with special interest and experience in surgery for parotid gland disorders.

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