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. 2013 Jul 12;77(Suppl 2):618–623. doi: 10.1007/s12262-013-0945-x

Table 3.

Early complications (n = 11)

Nature of complication Number n (%) Cause Management
Common bile duct injuries
 Detected preoperatively 3 (28 %) Lateral tear (2)/ Both converted
Transection (1) Had delayed biliary reconstruction
 Postoperative bile leak 2 (18 %) Cystic duct stump leak (1) Managed conservatively
Leak from accessory duct (1) (Strasberg Type A) [Faulty clip applicator/Poor light source] Managed conservatively
Significant Bleeding
 From liver bed 4 (36 %) Unresolved inflammation /cirrhosis 2 Conversion
 Cystic Artery 2 (18 %) Misidentification/Faulty clip applicator 1 Conversion