Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	118091
Country	India

Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with situs inversus totalis: Two case reports and review of literature
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Gajendra Bhati, Gabriella Teresa Capolupo, Kamna Bhati, Akshansh Gupta, Raghav Bansal, Polishetti Sai Srinija, Marco Caricato and Filippo Carannante
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Corresponding Author	Filippo Carannante, Academic Fellow, Additional Professor, FACS, PhD, UOC Chirurgia Colorettale, Fondazione Policlinico Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, Roma 00128, Italy. f.carannante@unicampus.it
Key Words	Situs inversus totalis; Laparoscopic cholecystectomy; Cholelithiasis; Choledocholithiasis; Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; Mirror-image anatomy; Critical view of safety; Case report
Core Tip	Situs inversus totalis is a rare anatomical condition that presents unique diagnostic and technical challenges during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This case series emphasizes the importance of thorough preoperative imaging to clearly define biliary anatomy and identify any associated anomalies. It also highlights the need for careful adaptation of surgical technique, including mirror-image port placement and ergonomic adjustments by the surgical team. Strict adherence to the critical view of safety remains essential to minimize the risk of bile duct injury and to ensure safe, effective, and reproducible surgical outcomes.
Citation	Bhati G, Capolupo GT, Bhati K, Gupta A, Bansal R, Sai Srinija PS, Caricato M, Carannante F. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with situs inversus totalis: Two case reports and review of the literature. World J Clin Cases 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-25 01:29
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-25 01:30
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-03 08:21
Return for Revision	2026-02-03 08:21
Revised	2026-02-04 15:14
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-19 02:33
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-19 08:28
Articles in Press	2026-03-19 08:28
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