New York GallBladder Surgery Malpractice

Gallbladder Surgery Complications

How much and what is removed will depend on where the cancer is in the gallbladder and how far it has spread outside your gallbladder. Gallbladder Surgery Complications could occur.

Some types of Gallbladder procedures that you may have include:

- A simple cholecystectomy
- Extended cholecystectomy
- Radical gallbladder resection

Also this procedure

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is associated with fewer deaths and complications, less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and earlier return to usual activities than traditional open gallbladder surgery. But to achieve these outcomes, surgeons must be properly trained. The technique's one disadvantage is its higher incidence of retained common bile duct stones, most likely because the physician cannot directly observe and palpate the duct as in open surgery. There also may be a higher rate of common bile duct injuries

Cholecystitis - acute
Acute cholecystitis is a sudden inflammation of the gallbladder that causes severe abdominal pain.

Cholecystitis acute - causes, incidence, and risk factors

In 90% of cases, acute cholecystitis is caused by gallstones in the gallbladder, which obstruct the duct leading from the gallbladder to the common bile duct (which drains into the intestine). Severe illness, alcohol abuse and, rarely, tumors of the gallbladder can also cause cholecystitis.

The trapped bile becomes concentrated and causes irritation and pressure build-up in the gallbladder. This can lead to bacterial infection and perforation. The attack may follow a large or fatty meal.

Gallstones occur more frequently in women than men, and it becomes more common with age in both sexes. Native Americans have a higher incidence of gallstones.

More gallbladder conditions that have complications include:

• Cholecystitis - chonic
  
• Cholangitis
  
• Choledocholithiasis
  
• Pancreatitis
  

Read more on gallbladder complications & risks at http://www.medicine.uottawa.ca/radiolog/eng/teachingfile/GI/Case07/Case.html