Visualizing biliary tracts with isosulphan blue to prevent injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a preliminary cadaveric study

Ozkan O. V., Yagmurkaya O., Sahin M. F., Gurler A. S., Kucuker H.

SURGICAL AND RADIOLOGIC ANATOMY, vol.37, no.10, pp.1233-1237, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 37 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00276-015-1502-z
  • Journal Name: SURGICAL AND RADIOLOGIC ANATOMY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1233-1237
  • Kütahya Health Sciences University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Bile duct injury (BDI) as a complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy may result in biliary cirrhosis with a high morbidity-mortality rate. Recurrent invasive procedures may be required for the optimum management. The most frequent causative factor in BDI is anatomical misidentification, particularly by inexperienced surgeons. Direct coloration of the cystic duct, bile duct, and gallbladder may decrease biliary tract injury.