Gallbladder surgery—most commonly laparoscopic cholecystectomy—is one of the most frequently performed procedures in the United States. It’s often described as “routine.” But for some patients, a single preventable mistake during this procedure leads to lifelong disability, organ failure, or even death.
At Van Wey & Metzler, we represent patients in Tulsa and across the country who have experienced catastrophic complications, particularly from bile duct injuries that go unrecognized or are improperly managed.
If you are suffering serious complications following gallbladder surgery—especially if you’ve been told you now have liver damage, strictures, or may need future surgeries—your case deserves a serious legal review.
We do not handle routine gallbladder complications.
Instead, we focus on the most severe and life-altering injuries, including:
When the bile duct is mistakenly cut, clipped, or burned during gallbladder removal—and the injury goes unrecognized—patients may develop:
If your injury required a Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy, repeated stenting, or you’re facing secondary liver complications, you may be the victim of malpractice.
Bile duct injuries are considered one of the most serious complications in abdominal surgery. When not recognized and repaired immediately, patients may face years of recurring infections, digestive system damage, and eventual liver failure.
Even with skilled corrective surgery, the risk of future complications remains. Delays in treatment or multiple failed repairs can significantly worsen prognosis—and may justify legal action.
You may have a malpractice case if, after gallbladder surgery, you’ve experienced:
If a healthcare provider failed to diagnose a bile duct injury—or dismissed your symptoms until irreversible damage occurred—this may constitute medical negligence.
Gallbladder removal demands careful anatomical identification. Mistaking the common bile duct for the cystic duct is a well-known but avoidable error. Standard of care requires:
When a surgeon deviates from these principles—and fails to recognize or manage complications appropriately—malpractice may have occurred.
Victims of serious gallbladder surgery complications may be entitled to compensation for:
Our firm works with top medical experts, life care planners, and economists to calculate the true long-term cost of these injuries.
Our team includes legal-medical professionals with deep knowledge of post-cholecystectomy biliary injury complications. We understand the medicine, and we know the law. That’s what makes us different.
If you’ve been told you need lifelong monitoring, repeated surgeries, or are suffering liver failure after gallbladder surgery—you may have a case worth fighting. We do not handle minor complications. But if your life has been derailed by a catastrophic surgical error, we’re here to listen, evaluate, and help you take the first step toward justice.
When you become our client, you become part of the Van Wey & Metzler family, and you receive responsive communication and support throughout your case.
We represent clients from all across the United States. If you or a loved one has been injured by medical negligence of a healthcare provider or facility, contact us now for a free consultation.
