Introduction: Cholecystectomy is one of the most common surgeries in the world. The gallbladder is removed due to acute or chronic cholecystitis or obstruction of the bile duct, or the presence of residual stones. In some cases, part of the gallbladder may remain in place for various reasons, including lack of access and adequate vision.Aim:The purpose of this study is to describe a patient who, after
cholecystectomy surgery, had a part of the gallbladder left and again showed the symptoms of pain and inflammation of the gallbladder.Patient introduction A ۴۱-year-old male patient was referred to a physician in April ۲۰۲۱ with pain symptoms in the upper right quadrant. Due to the patient's symptoms and multiple gallstones, the patient underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy. In July ۲۰۲۱, the patient returned to the hospital with previous symptoms. After ultrasound imaging of the right upper quadrant below the liver and at the site of the gallbladder, part of the remaining gallbladder tissue with dimensions of ۲۰×۳۳×۳۳mm and normal thickness of ۲ mm with a few stones with a diameter of ۵- ۶ mm was observed. Because of the remaining parts of the gallbladder and the symptoms of the remaining gallbladder, including fever and pain, the patient underwent
cholecystectomy again to remove the remaining tissues were. After one day's say in the ward, the patient was discharged in good general condition. Within a week after surgery, the patient had no pain or complaints, and all symptoms related to the remaining gallbladder disappeared after the second surgery. Discussion and conclusion:Gallbladder retention after
cholecystectomy is rare, and in cases where the patient presents after
cholecystectomy with similar symptoms before surgery, there may be residual gallbladder, which can be confirmed by diagnostic tests such as ultrasound, MRCP, and Cholangiography will be usable.