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Is it negligence if a surgeon cuts the iliac artery during laparoscopic cholecystectomy? surgeon ended up doing an open cholecystectomy. patient is now having issues.
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
I : I am sorry that there was a problem during the surgery. The question states that the patient is having issues; if the patient is having pain, vomiting, fever, yellowing of the skin, or wound issues then they need to be seen immediately. Complications can occur after cholecystectomy and must be taken very seriously.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Accidental: Known complication of laparoscopic surgery. There are several kinds of issues, and she should follow with a vascular surgeon if the findings are vascular. The general, surgeon has knowledge and interest in her full recovery.
Answered 8/20/2013
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Would u perform a lap/open cholecystectomy on high-risk patient?(iddm, mi, ht, esrf+pd)what are alternatives? P.S. Had complications - panc/cholecystitis
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