Pancreatic pseudocyst: a consequence of tandem laparoscopic cholecystectomy and endoscopic sphincterotomy.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been considered the "gateway to the future" of surgery (1). Since its advent, laparoscopic surgery has emerged as a distinct surgical endeavor. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy offers several advantages over the open technique, including physical, economic, and cosmetic advantages. However, this new technique also has the potential for serious complications that could be incapacitating and indeed life threatening. We report a pancreatic pseudocyst after laparoscopic cholecystectomy and endoscopic sphincterotomy for removal of common bile duct stones.