See how MotionLit’s 3D surgical animation helped illustrate negligence in a laparoscopic cholecystectomy gone wrong.

Attorney teams representing a plaintiff injured during a routine gallbladder removal turned to MotionLit to visualize the moment surgical standards were breached. The case involved a laparoscopic cholecystectomy where the surgeon inserted an Optiview trocar improperly, piercing the abdominal wall and lacerating the aorta. The result: internal hemorrhaging and life-threatening vascular trauma.

To clarify the mechanism of injury and establish the sequence of error, MotionLit produced a detailed 3D animation recreating the trocar insertion from both internal and external views. The exhibit traced the tool’s trajectory past the peritoneum and into the retroperitoneal space highlighting the instrument’s path and its proximity to the abdominal aorta and vital structures. The visual also demonstrated proper technique for contrast, helping establish how the breach could have been avoided.

This animation became a central piece of the plaintiff’s liability presentation, supporting expert opinions on standard-of-care violations. Used in pre-trial negotiations, the visual helped anchor the argument that surgical inattention, not anatomy, led to the injury. MotionLit’s visual clarity gave the legal team a powerful communication tool in a highly technical claim.

See how MotionLit’s 3D surgical animations and medical visuals help clarify procedure-related negligence and support expert findings in high-stakes medical malpractice cases. MotionLit.com | (855) 850-0650