The accessory bile duct of Luschka and bile leakage in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Postoperative bile leakage has been reported to occur in 0.2% to 1.5% of patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. One of the not-so-common causes is the unrecognized accessory cystic duct of Luschka. We have prepared a case report of bile leakage due to unrecognized accessory bile duct during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy and a recommended technique for recognition and prevention.