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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Biliary Tract Surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is established for elective choledocholithiasis treatment.
  • Outcomes of emergency LCBDE for common bile duct stones are not well-documented.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the outcomes of elective versus emergency laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) for choledocholithiasis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 215 patients undergoing LCBDE for choledocholithiasis (August 2003 - August 2013).
  • Primary outcome: common bile duct (CBD) stone clearance rate.
  • Secondary outcomes: conversion rate, morbidity, mortality, and length of hospital stay.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in CBD stone clearance rates between elective (96.7%) and emergency (96%) LCBDE.
  • Similar rates of conversion (4.1% vs 6%), morbidity (6.6% vs 5%), and mortality (0% vs 2%) between groups.
  • Median length of stay was 3 days for both elective and emergency LCBDE.

Conclusions:

  • LCBDE is a safe and effective treatment for choledocholithiasis in both elective and emergency settings.
  • Emergency LCBDE demonstrates comparable outcomes to elective procedures.