Open AccessBleeding complications in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Incidence, mechanisms, prevention and management
Author(s) -
Robin Kaushik
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of minimal access surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0972-9941
pISSN - 1998-3921
DOI - 10.4103/0972-9941.68579
Subject(s) - medicine , clips , surgery , complication , incidence (geometry) , dissection (medical) , laparoscopic cholecystectomy , cholecystectomy , general surgery , gold standard (test) , cystic artery , radiology , physics , cystic duct , optics
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has established itself firmly as the 'gold standard' for the treatment of gallstone disease, but it can, at times, be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Existing literature has focused almost exclusively on the biliary complications of this procedure, but other complications such as significant haemorrhage can also be encountered, with an immediate mortality if not recognized and treated in a timely manner.