Jejunal diverticula are uncommon, acquired lesions which are usually asymptomatic. When symptomatic they present with chronic non-specific symptoms like pain, nausea, malnutrition and sometimes with acute presentation like gastrointestinal hemorrhage, peritonitis and obstruction. While chronic pain and malabsorption occurs in 40% of cases, perforation occurs only in 2.3-6.4% of all diverticula bearing patients.

BACKGROUND Cholelithiasis is a chronic recurrent disease of hepatobiliary system. The impaired metabolism of cholesterol, bile acids and bilirubin (1) are characterised by gallstone formation. The prevalence of gallbladder stone varies widely in different parts of the world. In India, it is estimated to be around 4%. Diagnosis of gallstone is by proper history and physical examination and combining it with appropriate investigations. The aims and objectives of the present study are-1. To study the age and sex distribution of cholelithiasis in Northern Andhra Pradesh. 2. To study the various modes of presentation of cholelithiasis. 3. To evaluate the incidence of complications of cholelithiasis. 4. To compare and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of laparoscopy versus open cholecystectomy.