Laparoscopic cholecystectomy injury: an unusual indication for liver transplantation

• DOI: 10.1007/s001470050173
• Publication Date: 2002-08-25T07:30:30Z
• Authors: A. J. Robertson; M. Rela; J. Karani; A. C. Steger; I. S. Benjamin; N. D. Heaton
• Keywords: Adult; Common Bile Duct; Time Factors; Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary; Jejunostomy; Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y; Liver Transplantation; 3. Good health; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic; Humans; Female

The introduction of laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been associated with a rise in the number of reported bile duct injuries (0.3%-0.8%). Significant vascular injuries are rare (0.16%), but may lead to life-threatening complications. We present a case report of a patient undergoing transplantation for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy injury.