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Reasons for conversion

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The most common reasons for conversion between laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy are:

  • acute or chronic inflammation
  • excessive gallbladder adhesion to surrounding tissue
  • bile duct damage
  • lack of haemostasis
  • anatomical anomalies

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