repeat cholecystectomy was 24 months (range 4e72 months). The predominant indication for index cholecystectomy was acute cholecystitis. Six surgeons dictated the index procedure as a subtotal cholecystectomy, while seven believed that they had removed the entire gallbladder. RC was attempted laparoscopically in two patients but ultimately required an open approach in all thirteen. One patient had a recognized CBD injury requiring a hepaticojejunostomy, and a second patient had a minor wound infection. All other patients had no serious immediate or long term complications. Conclusion: No sizable series of repeat cholecystectomy for gallbladder remnants have been presented. Our results demonstrate that the reconstituting technique of SC can result in symptomatic gallbladder remnants in unaware patients. RC is safe and effective but is an indication for an open approach.
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