I'm very sorry you went through that, Ms. Prescott. Bile duct injuries during cholecystectomy, while not unheard of, are considered a deviation from the standard of care when they occur due to surgical error. The fact that you required extended hospitalization and corrective procedures suggests the initial surgery may not have been performed with the expected level of skill and caution. We would have a medical expert review your surgical records to assess exactly where the deviation occurred.

Surgeons often frame complications that way, and while bile duct injury is a recognized risk, that doesn't automatically absolve the surgeon of responsibility. The key question is causation — was the injury a result of a specific surgical error, or was it truly an unavoidable complication despite proper technique? Our medical experts review the operative notes, imaging, and pathology to determine exactly what happened. In many cases, what surgeons call 'a known risk' turns out to be a preventable error.