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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Gastroenterology
    • Hepatobiliary Surgery

    Background:

    • Biliary lithiasis is less common in children than adults but is increasingly diagnosed.
    • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the gold standard for symptomatic biliary lithiasis.

    Observation:

    • Three pediatric cases of biliary lithiasis treated with laparoscopic cholecystectomy are presented.
    • Intraoperative cholangiography was performed in two cases, revealing a dilated common bile duct (CBD) in one and a normal CBD in the other.
    • Transcystic drainage was performed in one case due to recurrent choledochal lithiasis.

    Findings:

    • All three patients underwent successful retrograde laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
    • Postoperative evolution was favorable in all cases, indicating the safety and efficacy of the procedure.
    • The management of choledocholithiasis in children remains an area requiring further definition.

    Implications:

    • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a safe and efficient approach for pediatric symptomatic biliary lithiasis.
    • Further research is needed to establish standardized management protocols for pediatric choledocholithiasis.
    • Intraoperative cholangiography and other biliary tree exploration techniques are valuable adjuncts in pediatric laparoscopic cholecystectomy.