What Have We Learned From Malpractice Claims Involving Surgical Management of Benign Biliary Disease

Using the Candello’s (formerly CRICO Strategies) Comparative Benchmarking System database, that represents approximately 30% of all paid and unpaid

The researchers concluded, “Cholecystectomy-related claims are costly and time-consuming. Strategies that reduce the risk and aid in recognition of cholecystectomy complications, as well as advance support of patients and families after poor outcomes, may improve clinical care and reduce claim burden.”

Citation for the Full-text Article

Gartland RM, Bloom JP, Fong ZV, DeRoo C, Dwyer K, Quinn G, Lillemoe K, Mort E. What have we learned from malpractice claims involving the surgical management of benign biliary disease?: A 128 million dollar question. Annals of Surgery. 2019 May;269(5):785-791. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000003155.