[Biliary tract injury in laparoscopic cholecystectomy--case report]

The author presents a case of injury of the efferent biliary pathways after laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a 81-year-old female patient. Reconstruction of the injury is always an important procedure for the patient not only with regard to immediate postoperative complications but also for his future life. Referring the patient to a superior department is indicated but often impossible. The author summarize briefly the principles of treatment. After revision which was more than 5 weeks after the primary operation the patient survived the reconstruction and is now, after 18 months, in good health.