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SURGICAL TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE JAUNDICE IN BENIGN DISEASES OF THE BILIARY TRACT
M Auyenov1, M Aimagambetov1, A Dyusupov2
11Department of Hospital Surgery, NCJSC «SMU», Semey, Republic of Kazakhstan.
Georgian Medical News
|May 10, 2026
Summary
New surgical techniques for benign obstructive jaundice (BOJ) significantly reduced complications and hospital stays. Patients experienced less pain and improved quality of life post-surgery, demonstrating the clinical relevance of these optimized approaches.
Area of Science:
- Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Surgical Innovation
- Patient Outcomes
Background:
- Obstructive jaundice (OJ) presents significant clinical challenges, with complications and mortality rates necessitating improved treatment strategies.
- Biliary calculi, malignant tumors, and strictures are primary causes of OJ, demanding effective interventions.
- Minimally invasive techniques are crucial for improving outcomes in OJ management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of newly developed surgical techniques for benign obstructive jaundice (BOJ).
- To compare outcomes of novel surgical methods against conventional approaches in BOJ patients.
- To analyze the impact of modern surgical technologies on patient recovery and quality of life.
Main Methods:
- A single-center prospective non-randomized comparative study involving 142 patients with BOJ.
- Patients were divided into a study group (n=69) using new techniques and a control group (n=73) using conventional methods.
- Key causes of BOJ included choledocholithiasis, Mirizzi syndrome, and postcholecystectomy syndrome, with similar disease severity across groups.
Main Results:
- The study group showed significantly lower postoperative complications (7.2% vs. 24.7%, p=0.005) and no mortality, versus 5.5% in the control group.
- Shorter hospital stays (8.3 vs. 12.8 days), reduced pain, and decreased restenosis rates were observed in the study group.
- Improved quality-of-life scores (SF-36, GSRS) were reported in the study group at 6 and 12 months post-surgery.
Conclusions:
- Developed surgical techniques for BOJ are associated with significantly lower complication rates and improved patient outcomes.
- These optimized approaches lead to reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and enhanced long-term quality of life.
- The findings support the clinical utility of the proposed surgical methods for BOJ, acknowledging the non-randomized study design.
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