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  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Interventional Radiology

Background:

  • The necessity of preoperative biliary drainage (PBD) for resectable biliary obstructions remains controversial.
  • Biliary obstruction can be distal or proximal, often caused by tumors, impacting surgical candidacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on PBD in patients with resectable tumors.
  • To compare endoscopic versus percutaneous drainage routes and plastic versus metal stents.
  • To establish indications and optimal techniques for PBD.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of Medline, Embase, and Cochrane databases.
  • Inclusion of studies evaluating PBD in patients with resectable biliary obstruction.
  • Analysis of drainage routes (endoscopic, percutaneous) and stent types (plastic, metal).

Main Results:

  • PBD is indicated for symptomatic jaundice, cholangitis, neoadjuvant therapy, or delayed surgery.
  • Endoscopic drainage demonstrates lower complication rates compared to percutaneous approaches.
  • For proximal obstructions, imaging-guided selective unilateral drainage minimizes cholangitis risk.

Conclusions:

  • Preoperative biliary drainage is a valuable tool in select cases of resectable biliary obstruction.
  • Endoscopic PBD is the preferred method due to its safety profile.
  • Careful technique, particularly imaging-guided selective drainage for proximal obstructions, is crucial for optimal outcomes.