Making a Claim for Gallbladder Surgery Negligence
A common form of surgery, an operation to remove the gallbladder can, nonetheless, occasionally cause life-changing problems if it goes wrong. Where this is due to medical negligence, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Claiming compensation
Claims for medical negligence compensation are complex and require the skills of a specialist lawyer as well as the input of medical experts. Glynns Solicitors is a niche medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced, specialist solicitors who will be happy to advise you as to the suitability of making a claim.
If you have suffered significant financial losses due to poor-quality medical care, contact us to discuss your options.
Negligent gallbladder surgery
Although undertaken frequently, the removal of the gallbladder presents a number of problems. The abdominal cavity contains a variety of vital structures and organs which are susceptible to damage during the course of a surgical procedure.
The gallbladder is part of biliary system which produces bile in the liver and transports it though the bile duct to the small intestine to assist in the digestion of food. The proximity of the bile duct and liver to the gallbladder make them vulnerable to damage.
During the course of a gallbladder operation, also known as a cholecystectomy, it is vital that these structures are identified and protected from damage. A failure to do so may lead to compression of or damage to the bile duct, liver or even the small intestine.
Such an outcome can impact on the ability of the bile duct to carry out its function or to cause an obstruction in the passing of bile from the liver to the intestine. It may also lead to a leak from the bile duct into the abdomen , causing pain and possible infection. An infection of the peritoneum, the lining of the abdomen, can trigger a sepsis response, a life-threatening condition.
Damage to another nearby abdominal structure or organ can, likewise, cause pain and dysfunction, necessitating an emergency response.
Any damage to the bile duct or surrounding organs needs to be identified and, where possible, rectified at the time of the initial surgery. This would facilitate the best possible outcome for the patient.
Making a claim
If you or a loved one are suffering significant and on-going symptoms and difficulties following a negligent gallbladder operation, contact Glynns today to discuss your situation, free-of-charge, with a specialist lawyer.
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