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Consequences of lost gallstone

M P McDonald1, J L Munson, L Sanders

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Lahey Clinic Foundation, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805, USA.

Surgical Endoscopy
|July 1, 1997
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Gallstones lost during laparoscopic cholecystectomy can cause serious complications like abscesses and fistulas. Prompt retrieval of spilled gallstones is recommended to prevent adverse patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Abdominal Surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the standard treatment for gallstone disease.
  • Intraperitoneal gallstone spillage occurs in up to 40% of laparoscopic procedures.
  • Lost gallstones are often considered clinically insignificant.

Observation:

  • A retrospective study analyzed six patients with complications from intraperitoneal gallstones.
  • Complications included fevers, pneumonia, perihepatic abscesses, and colo-cutaneous fistulas.
  • Symptom onset ranged from immediate postoperative to 18 months after surgery.

Findings:

  • Intraperitoneal gallstones can lead to severe sequelae, including abscesses and fistulas.
  • Surgical removal of retained gallstones resulted in complete patient recovery.

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  • General anesthesia was typically required for the retrieval procedures.

    • Implications:

    • Surgeons must be vigilant to prevent gallstone spillage during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
    • Retrieval of all spilled gallstones is crucial to avoid potential long-term complications.
    • Careful dissection and potential conversion to open surgery should be considered to ensure complete stone removal.