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Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision and Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy in Adults

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Choledochal cysts in adults.

José Luis Martínez-Ordaz1, Javier Niño-Solís

  • 1Servicio de Gastrocirugía, Hospital de Especialidades, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, México, D. F., Mexico. jlmo1968@hotmail.com

Cirugia Y Cirujanos
|March 16, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Adults with choledochal cysts benefit from hepatojejunostomy surgery. This procedure offers low morbidity and mortality rates, making it the preferred treatment for these rare congenital biliary anomalies.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Choledochal cysts are rare congenital biliary tract malformations.
  • Typically diagnosed in childhood, they present with abdominal pain and jaundice.
  • Adult diagnosis is less common, necessitating specific management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the management of adult choledochal cysts.
  • To evaluate surgical outcomes at a tertiary referral center.
  • To establish optimal surgical approaches for adult patients.

Main Methods:

  • A 17-year retrospective review of adult patients with choledochal cysts.
  • Analysis of surgical interventions and patient outcomes.
  • Classification of cysts using the Todani system.

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Main Results:

  • 23 adult patients (median age 26) were analyzed.
  • Abdominal pain and jaundice were the most common symptoms.
  • Hepatojejunostomy was performed in 18 patients with a 35% morbidity rate and no early mortality.
  • One case of cholangiocarcinoma was identified.

Conclusions:

  • Hepatojejunostomy is the recommended surgical treatment for adult choledochal cysts.
  • This approach demonstrates favorable outcomes with low morbidity and mortality.
  • Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing choledochal cysts in adults.