
Episode 42 - Management of the Difficult Gallbladder
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Surgical Approaches to Gallbladder Removal
This chapter explores the comparative rates of bile duct injuries linked to various surgical methods for gallbladder removal, particularly contrasting open surgery and laparoscopic techniques. It emphasizes the trend towards laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy as a safer alternative, while analyzing the historical and evolving practices in surgeon training and surgical approaches.
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