Complications of spilled gallstones during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: case with review of literature

The spillage of gallstones during laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a fairly common event, though, not documented and reported. These lost stones may have clinically important implications inclusive of added surgical procedures for their retrieval. We hereby address this issue and report 3 cases, with delayed consequences of these spilled gallstones. (author)