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Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision and Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy in Adults
Published on: February 28, 2025
Cholecyst-jejunostomy for palliative surgery
Hideki Kogo1, Hideaki Takasaki2, Yoshinori Sakata2
1Department of Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Nippon Medical School Tama-Nagayama Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
Palliative surgery for obstructive jaundice, like cholecyst-jejunostomy, offers a quick and safe option for end-stage cancer patients. This procedure provides temporary relief, improving quality of life for those with a short life expectancy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Gastroenterology
- Palliative Care
Background:
- Unresectable cancer frequently causes obstructive jaundice, necessitating palliative interventions.
- Palliative surgery aims to enhance patient quality of life by safely and rapidly alleviating jaundice.
- Timely surgical intervention is crucial for managing obstructive jaundice in advanced cancer cases.
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