Our client, a female aged 59 years, had planned laparoscopic surgery to remove her gall bladder. Two days after the surgery she was in significant pain.
She had an ERCP, which showed a blockage in the biliary tract. She had to be transferred to another hospital to the care of the specialist liver team. Further investigations showed that the common hepatic duct had been cut and she needed emergency abdominal reconstruction surgery. This was followed by a short admission to intensive care. As a result of this, she now needs lifetime review by the liver team.
