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Laparoscopic Choledochotomy in a Solitary Common Duct Stone: A Prospective Study
K B Deo1, S Adhikary1, S Khaniya1
1Department of Surgery, B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
|June 5, 2018
Summary
Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is a cost-effective, minimally invasive approach for single common bile duct stones. This study evaluated its safety and efficacy in 30 patients over one year.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
Background:
- Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) offers advantages of minimal access surgery.
- It is a cost-effective alternative to other treatment options for common bile duct stones.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the profile and outcomes of laparoscopic common bile duct exploration for solitary common bile duct stones.
- To assess the safety and efficacy of LCBDE in a clinical setting.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study of 30 consecutive patients with solitary common bile duct stones.
- All patients underwent laparoscopic common bile duct exploration via the transductal route.
Main Results:
- The study included 18 females and 12 males, aged 28-75 years.
- Common bile duct stones averaged 11.06 mm, predominantly in the distal CBD (86.7%).
- Operative time averaged 158.4 minutes, with an 8 (26.6%) conversion rate to open surgery. Postoperative complications included infections and bile leak.
Conclusions:
- Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration is an effective and safe management strategy for common bile duct stones.
- LCBDE demonstrates a favorable profile for treating solitary common bile duct stones.
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