Bile duct injuries: a contemporary survey of surgeon attitudes and experiences.

Introduction: The incidence of bile duct injury (BDI) during laparoscopic cholecystectomy has not changed significantly in the past 2 decades despite increased operative experience and technical refinement. We sought to evaluate surgeon-specific factors associated with BDI and to assess how surgeons manage injuries.

Methods: An online survey was sent to surgeons belonging to the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons via e-mail.