[Complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy].

Number of bile duct injuries is rising with the spreading of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Authors analyse the complications in the last 8 years, especially the bile duct injuries. During this period 1657 laparoscopic cholecystectomies were performed. Complication occurred in 28 cases during the intra- and postoperative period (1.68%). Main bile duct injury was detected in 7 cases (0.42%), while leakage from a Luschka's duct appeared in 10 patients. Three bleeding complications, 2 injuries of the duodenum and in 3 cases severe intraabdominal infection was observed. Four patients died (0.24%).