A cholecystocolonic fistula, detected during laparoscopy and treated with open method: a case report

Cholecystocolonic fistulas are rare surgical pathologies. They are most commonly encountered in hepatic flexura and transverse colon. Treatment of cholecystocolonic fistulas with laparo­scopic surgery was contraindicated in early periods of laparoscopic experience. After improve­ment in both surgical techniques and practice these fistulas can be managed without the need of conversion to open surgery. We present a case report of cholecystocolonic fistula, detected during laparoscopy and treated with open method in trochar site.

Laparoskopi Sırasında Fark Ettigimiz ve Açık Yöntemle Tamir Ettiğimiz Kolesistokolonik Fistül: Olgu Sunumu

Cholecystocolonic fistulas are rare surgical pathologies. They are most commonly encountered in hepatic flexura and transverse colon. Treatment of cholecystocolonic fistulas with laparo­scopic surgery was contraindicated in early periods of laparoscopic experience. After improve­ment in both surgical techniques and practice these fistulas can be managed without the need of conversion to open surgery. We present a case report of cholecystocolonic fistula, detected during laparoscopy and treated with open method in trochar site.