Gary C Vitale1, Brian R Davis. 1. Department of Surgery, University of Louisville, School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA. garyvitale@gmail.com
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Since the introduction of laparoscopic cholecystectomy more than two decades ago, the incidence of bile duct injury has remained greater than that established during the era of open cholecystectomy. DISCUSSION: This article reviews the common causes of bile duct injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy and makes recommendations that should help prevent these serious injuries from occurring. CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of bile duct injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy, although greater than during open cholecystectomy, can be minimized using specific operative strategies and dissection principles.
INTRODUCTION: Since the introduction of laparoscopic cholecystectomy more than two decades ago, the incidence of bile duct injury has remained greater than that established during the era of open cholecystectomy. DISCUSSION: This article reviews the common causes of bile duct injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy and makes recommendations that should help prevent these serious injuries from occurring. CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of bile duct injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy, although greater than during open cholecystectomy, can be minimized using specific operative strategies and dissection principles.
Authors: Michel Kahaleh; Vinay Sundaram; Steven L Condron; Sarah A De La Rue; Joshua D Hall; Jeffrey Tokar; Charles M Friel; Eugene F Foley; Reid B Adams; Paul Yeaton Journal: Gastrointest Endosc Date: 2007-02-26 Impact factor: 9.427
Authors: Gary C Vitale; Tin C Tran; Brian R Davis; Michael Vitale; David Vitale; Gerald Larson Journal: J Am Coll Surg Date: 2008-05 Impact factor: 6.113