Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

New laparoscopic cholecystectomy research from Queen Elizabeth Hospital discussed

Published in Medical Device Law Weekly, June 15th, 2008

According to a study from Birmingham, the United Kingdom, "The objective of this study was to determine the outcome of on table repair of latrogenic bile duct injuries (IBDIs) following laparoscopic cholecystectomy, by specialist hepatobiliary surgeons as an outreach service. Prospectively collected data on IBDI managed as an outreach service, was analysed retrospectively."

"The Strasberg classification was used to define types of injury. there were 22 patients. Twenty (91%) had type E 'classical' excision injuries, two had type B and D. Two type E cases had co-existent vascular injury both with right hepatic artery injuries; one also had a co-existent portal vein...

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Source: Medical Device Law Weekly (2008-06-15)

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