Bile duct injury (BDI) after cholecystectomy is a serious iatrogenic complication associated with high morbidity and mortality. Beyond immediate clinical consequences, BDIs can profoundly affect long-term survival, quality of life, and psychosocial well-being, often creating emotional, financial, and social burdens. These injuries are also a common source of medicolegal claims, reflecting their impact on patients, healthcare systems, and surgeons alike.