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  • Cholecystectomy rates in children have risen significantly since the 1990s.
  • Management of pediatric gallbladder disease requires effective choledocholithiasis treatment strategies.
  • Both ERCP and common bile duct exploration are accepted for choledocholithiasis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the benefits of laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) for single-stage treatment of pediatric choledocholithiasis.
  • To address the declining utilization of LCBDE in favor of ERCP.
  • To advocate for increased surgeon familiarity and adoption of LCBDE.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of ERCP and LCBDE for choledocholithiasis management in children.
  • Discussion of the technical aspects and necessary resources for performing LCBDE.
  • Review of patient outcome advantages associated with single-stage LCBDE.

Main Results:

  • LCBDE allows definitive treatment in a single procedure, unlike the multi-procedure ERCP approach.
  • A trend towards decreased LCBDE utilization has led to reduced surgeon familiarity.
  • Successful single-stage treatment is achievable with proper education and equipment.

Conclusions:

  • LCBDE offers significant patient advantages, including shorter hospital stays and fewer anesthetics.
  • Increased understanding of LCBDE equipment and techniques can drive wider adoption.
  • Promoting LCBDE can improve the management of pediatric choledocholithiasis.