title: Single-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy in situs inversus totalis using the E.K. glove port.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, International Hospital, Guwahati, Assam, India.
authors.forename: Elbert
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Khiangte
authors.forename: Iheule
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Newme
authors.forename: Karabi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Patowary
authors.forename: Partha
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Phukan
keywords: Cholelithiasis; glove port; laparoscopic cholecystectomy; single incision laparoscopic surgery; single port cholecystectomy; situs inversus totalis