laparoscopic cholecystectomy has become the gold standard . But its safety in acute cholecystitis is debatable. The traditional dictum to wait for 6 weeks before contemplating removal of the gall bladder still remains the safest option rather than removing the gall bladder on an emergency basis and heightening the chances of bile duuct injury leading to a surgical disaster.The presentation outlines the evaluation and management of bile duct injuries.

1. Biliary Injuries in the era of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy by Dr. Ketan Vagholkar M.S., D.N.B., M.R.C.S., F.A.C.S Professor of Surgery & Consultant Surgeon