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Area of Science:

  • Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes Research
  • Patient Risk Stratification

Background:

  • Bile duct injuries (BDI) complicate 0.2%-0.6% of cholecystectomies.
  • Optimal timing for BDI repair (early vs. delayed) lacks clear guidelines.
  • Early repair may prevent deterioration, while delayed repair might reduce strictures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To test the hypothesis that low-risk patients can undergo early BDI repair without increased complications.
  • To validate an institutional risk stratification system for BDI management.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 53 surgically treated BDI patients (Jan 2014-Sep 2023).
  • Risk stratification based on surgical approach, vascular injury, biloma, and sepsis (low-risk score ≤2, high-risk score ≥3).
  • Analysis of complication rates comparing early and delayed repair in low-risk patients.

Main Results:

  • Most BDIs diagnosed within one week post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy (83.6%).
  • Majority of patients (88.7%) were classified as low-risk.
  • No significant difference in complication rates between early (31.0%) and late (44%) repair for low-risk patients (P=0.35).

Conclusions:

  • A proposed scoring system can identify low-risk patients suitable for early BDI repair.
  • Early repair appears safe in selected low-risk patients, potentially optimizing outcomes.
  • Prospective studies are needed to establish evidence-based guidelines for stratified BDI management.