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Gallbladder Surgery Medical Malpractice
The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ that sits in the upper-right quadrant of the abdomen. Its function is to store bile that comes from the liver and which is used to help digest food. Interestingly, the gallbladder is not necessary to maintain good medical health. When gallbladder problems occur, however, the results can be very painful. Oftentimes, the best option for the patient is to have the gallbladder removed by a surgical procedure called a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

In the past, the surgery was an open abdominal surgery, which caused a 3 to 7 day hospital stay and left the patient with a 3 to 7 inch abdominal scar. As with many medical practices, the development of the laparoscopic surgery has dramatically improved this procedure. When performed correctly, the surgery now requires only three punctures in the abdomen and a small incision at the naval that allows for removal. The entire procedure takes 30 to 60 minutes, leaves virtually no scarring, and minimizes the hospital stay for the patient. In fact, approximately 90% of the patients are released from the hospital the same day. In several days following surgery the patient is normally able to resume their everyday activities.

Problems with the Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery is definitely beneficial, but what if the surgeon is inexperienced? Laparoscopic surgery requires significant training and practice to perform correctly. It is important to know how many of these types of procedures a surgeon has performed. There can be injury to the bile ducts, blood vessels, or intestines that may require corrective surgery. Additionally, in about 5 to 10% of cases, the gallbladder cannot be safely removed by laparoscopy and a standard open abdominal surgery should be performed.

If you or a loved on has suffered an injury due to medical malpractice during gallbladder surgery, you are likely to have some immediate and important questions. There are answers to some of your most important questions right here on our website. For more information, you should also download our FREE book, “The Truth About Medical Malpractice Claims, The Ultimate Guide To Medical Malpractice Cases in Missouri and Kansas” right here on our website.

At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, we have been representing victims of medical malpractice, including gallbladder cases, for more than 15 years. We understand that a serious medical injury can have devastating consequences and we are dedicated to thoroughly representing the victims of such injuries every step of the way. Contact the experienced lawyers at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at (816) 471-5111 for a FREE consultation with no obligation.

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