Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
Gallbladder surgery is a high risk surgery in which complications are common, and sometimes quite severe. The most common type of gallbladder surgery is laparoscopic surgery, in which a camera is inserted to allow the surgery to be done less invasively than in the past. Without having to cut muscles in the abdomen, there is less pain, less recovery time, and less risk of infection.
Regardless of the technological advancements, gallbladder surgery still maneuvers through an area in which many vital organs are together in a relatively small space. If you or someone you know has been harmed due to surgical mistakes, then you may be able to pursue financial compensation for pain, suffering, and medical bills that have resulted. Contact the Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511.
Complications and Prognosis
Though the procedure usually takes only an hour, and patients are sometimes released as quickly as the same day, there are still some tremendous risks to laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. The most common problems arise from the inadvertent cutting of bile ducts in the region. In the event that a bile duct is compromised, the following complications may arise:
- Serious Infection
- Liver Failure
- Hepatitis
While many patients may appear to have made it through the surgery without harm, the following long-term difficulties might develop:
- Postcholecystectomy Syndrome (PCS): gastrointestinal distress and persistent abdominal pain.
- Chronic Diarrhea: occurring in as many as 1 in 5 patients. The cause is uncertain, but it is likely a result of disturbing the bile system.
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If you have suffered needless harm due to medical mistakes in the performance of a laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, it is important that you are advised of your legal rights. Contact the Pennsylvania surgical error attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 to discuss your case with a skilled and experienced lawyer.