LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY FOR CHOLECYSTOGASTRIC FISTULA WITH GALLSTONE IN STOMACH

Abstract

Cholecystoenteric fistulas have been reported to be a relatively rare complication of cholelithiasis, especially cholecystogastric fistula. At the beginning of the laparoscopic era, cholecystoenteric fistula was considered as an absolute contraindication for laparoscopic surgery. With development of surgical techniques and equipment, however, the number of cases in which cholecystoenteric fistula was treated laparoscopically have increased. We describe a case of laparoscopic surgery for cholecystogastric fistula with a gallstone in the stomach.