Gallbladder, Pancreas and Splenic Injuries

Jon Varkarakis, Thomas Jarrett, Sanjay Ramakumar

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Abstract

Gallbladder removal is one of the most commonly performed laparoscopic procedures and can occasionally be done in the same setting with a right laparoscopic nephrectomy or adrenalectomy. Accidental injury of this organ during rightsided urologic surgery may occur, as with any other organ. Gallbladder injuries, while very rare during urologic surgery, may occur during retraction of the liver and abdominal entry of laparoscopic instruments. If there is a laceration or puncture injury to the body of the gallbladder with leakage of bile, general surgery should be consulted for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Superficial cautery burns to the wall of the gallbladder can be managed conservatively with placement of a closed suction drain in the gallbladder fossa and observation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationComplications of Urologic Laparoscopic Surgery
PublisherCRC Press
Pages67-72
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9780849352423
ISBN (Print)9780824726591
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2005

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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