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The following Rapid Response Report (RRR/2010/016) was issued on 23 September 2010 to organisations in England and Wales:
Laparoscopic surgery: Failure to recognise post-operative deterioration
Laparoscopic surgery is increasingly common and recovery is usually rapid. Complications, including bowel perforations or bile duct injuries, are rare and may be recognised during the operation with steps taken to mitigate harm. However, there is an underrecognised risk that they can remain undiagnosed until...