title: A laparoscopic complication? A medical legal case analysis. Part I.
abstract: This article describes a case of a laparoscopic injury and the ensuing litigation. Data from the hospital report and the testimony of witnesses are presented. In the next issue of this Journal, the results of the jury finding will be presented as Part II.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City 52242-1181, USA.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Tucker
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Platz
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Landas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003106:Colon / Q000293:injuries; D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000009:adverse effects; D005104:Expert Testimony; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000293:injuries; D007603:Jurisprudence; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*