Spilled gall stones during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a review of the literature.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is associated with spillage of gall stones in 5%-40% of procedures, but complications occur very rarely. There are, however, isolated case reports describing a range of complications occurring both at a distance from and near to the subhepatic area. This review looks into the various modes of presentation, ways to minimise spillage, treating the complications, and the legal implications.
Medical subject headings
- Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallstones
- Intraoperative Complications