Spilled gall stones during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a review of the literature
Open Access
- 17 February 2004
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Vol. 80 (940) , 77-79
- https://doi.org/10.1136/pmj.2003.006023
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.Keywords
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