Laparoscopic Management of Type I Choledochal Cyst in an Adult: A Case Report

Choledochal Cysts (CC) are rare dilatations of the common bile duct and are most frequently diagnosed in the pediatric age group. However, some patients are diagnosed in adulthood. Treatment options (endoscopic or surgical) depend on the type. With the advent of minimally invasive surgery, patients in whom surgical treatment is indicated are increasingly managed by either laparoscopic or robotic approaches. Herein, we report the case of a 27-year-old woman with CC who underwent laparoscopic therapy. It was a large Type I CC diagnosed on ultrasound and confirmed by Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP). The rationale for reporting this case is to underscore that it is feasible to excise even a large Type I CC and re-establish bilioenteric continuity entirely by laparoscopy.