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complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy include accidental puncture of the bowel or bladder and uncontrolled bleeding. Incomplete reabsorption of the carbon dioxide gas could irritate the muscles used in respiration and cause respiratory distress

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No. It is a fairly straightforward procedure. The risks of a cholecystectomy are essentially the risks of anesthesia.


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When a gallbladder is taking out is it dangerous?

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