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Omar MA, Kamal A, Redwan AA, Alansary MN, Ahmed EA. Post-cholecystectomy major bile duct injury: ideal time to repair based on a multicentre randomized controlled trial with promising results. Int J Surg 2023; 109:1208-1221. [PMID: 37072143 PMCID: PMC10389623 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bile duct injury (BDI) is one of the serious complications of cholecystectomy procedures, which has a disastrous impact on long-term survival, health-related quality of life (QoL), healthcare costs as well as high rates of litigation. The standard treatment of major BDI is hepaticojejunostomy (HJ). Surgical outcomes depend on many factors, including the severity of the injury, the surgeons' experiences, the patient's condition, and the reconstruction time. The authors aimed to assess the impact of reconstruction time and abdominal sepsis control on the reconstruction success rate. METHODS This is a multicenter, multi-arm, parallel-group, randomized trial that included all consecutive patients treated with HJ for major post-cholecystectomy BDI from February 2014 to January 2022. Patients were randomized according to the time of reconstruction by HJ and abdominal sepsis control into group A (early reconstruction without sepsis control), group B (early reconstruction with sepsis control), and group C (delayed reconstruction). The primary outcome was successful reconstruction rate, while blood loss, HJ diameter, operative time, drainage amount, drain and stent duration, postoperative liver function tests, morbidity and mortality, number of admissions and interventions, hospital stay, total cost, and patient QoL were considered secondary outcomes. RESULTS Three hundred twenty one patients from three centres were randomized into three groups. Forty-four patients were excluded from the analysis, leaving 277 patients for intention to treat analysis. With univariate analysis, older age, male gender, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, conversion to open cholecystectomy, failure of intraoperative BDI recognition, Strasberg E4 classification, uncontrolled abdominal sepsis, secondary repair, end-to-side anastomosis, diameter of HJ (< 8 mm), non-stented anastomosis, and major complications were risk factors for successful reconstruction. With multivariate analysis, conversion to open cholecystectomy, uncontrolled sepsis, secondary repair, the small diameter of HJ, and non-stented anastomosis were the independent risk factors for the successful reconstruction. Also, group B patients showed decreased admission and intervention rates, decreased hospital stay, decreased total cost, and early improved patient QoL. CONCLUSION Early reconstruction after abdominal sepsis control can be done safely at any time with comparable results for delayed reconstruction in addition to decreased total cost and improved patient QoL.
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care, South Valley University, Qena
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- Department of General Surgery, Helwan University, Helwan
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- Department of General Surgery, Helwan University, Helwan
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Marichez A, Adam JP, Laurent C, Chiche L. Hepaticojejunostomy for bile duct injury: state of the art. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:107. [PMID: 36843190 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-02818-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hepaticojejunostomy (HJ) is the gold standard procedure for the reconstruction of the bile duct in many benign and malignant situations. One of the major situation is the bile duct injury (BDI) after cholecystectomy, either for early or late repair. This procedure presents some specificities associated to a debated management of BDI. PURPOSE This article provides a state-of-the-art of the hepaticojejunostomy procedure focusing on bile duct injury including its indications and outcomes CONCLUSION: Performed at the right moment and respecting the technical rules, HJ provides a restoration of the biliary patency in the long term of 80 to 90%. It is the main surgical technique to repair BDI. Complications and failure of this procedure can be difficult to manage. That is why the primary repair requires an appropriate multidisciplinary approach associated with an expert high quality surgical technique.
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- A Marichez
- Department of Hepato-Bilio-Pancreatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Haut Lévêque Hospital, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France.,Inserm UMR 1312 - Team 3 "Liver Cancers and Tumoral Invasion". Bordeaux Institute of Oncology, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Hepato-Bilio-Pancreatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Haut Lévêque Hospital, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Hepato-Bilio-Pancreatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Haut Lévêque Hospital, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Hepato-Bilio-Pancreatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Haut Lévêque Hospital, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France. .,Inserm UMR 1312 - Team 3 "Liver Cancers and Tumoral Invasion". Bordeaux Institute of Oncology, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France.
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Lopez-Lopez V, Kuemmerli C, Cutillas J, Maupoey J, López-Andujar R, Ramos E, Mils K, Valdivieso A, Valero AP, Martinez PA, Paterna S, Serrablo A, Reese T, Oldhafer K, Brusadin R, Conesa AL, Valladares LD, Loinaz C, Garcés-Albir M, Sabater L, Mocchegiani F, Vivarelli M, Pérez SA, Flores B, Lucena JL, Sánchez-Cabús S, Calero A, Minguillon A, Ramia JM, Alcazar C, Aguilo J, Ruiperez-Valiente JA, Grochola LF, Clavien PA, Petrowsky H, Robles-Campos R. Vascular injury during cholecystectomy: A multicenter critical analysis behind the drama. Surgery 2022; 172:1067-1075. [PMID: 35965144 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2022.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The management of a vascular injury during cholecystectomy is still very complicated, especially in centers not specialized in complex hepatobiliary surgery. METHODS This was a multi-institutional retrospective study in patients with vascular injuries during cholecystectomy from 18 centers in 4 countries. The aim of the study was to analyze the management of vascular injuries focusing on referral, time to perform the repair, and different treatments options outcomes. RESULTS A total of 104 patients were included. Twenty-nine patients underwent vascular repair (27.9%), 13 (12.5%) liver resection, and 1 liver transplant as a first treatment. Eighty-four (80.4%) vascular and biliary injuries occurred in nonspecialized centers and 45 (53.6%) were immediately transferred. Intraoperative diagnosed injuries were rare in referred patients (18% vs 84%, P = .001). The patients managed at the hospital where the injury occurred had a higher number of reoperations (64% vs 20%, P ˂ .001). The need for vascular reconstruction was associated with higher mortality (P = .04). Two of the 4 patients transplanted died. CONCLUSION Vascular lesions during cholecystectomy are a potentially life-threatening complication. Management of referral to specialized centers to perform multiple complex multidisciplinary procedures should be mandatory. Late vascular repair has not shown to be associated with worse results.
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- Victor Lopez-Lopez
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Clinic and University Hospital Virgen de La Arrixaca, IMIB-ARRIXACA, El Palmar, Murcia, Spain.
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland; Department of Surgery, Clarunis - University Center for Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Basel, Switzerland. https://twitter.com/ChristophKuemme
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- Department of General Surgery, Hospital Francesc de Borja, Gandía, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Transplants, Hospital Universitario La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Transplants, Hospital Universitario La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplant Unit, Hospital Universitari Bellvitge, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplant Unit, Hospital Universitari Bellvitge, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplant Unit, Cruces University Hospital, Bilbao, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Miguel Servet University Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Miguel Servet University Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Asklepios Hospital Barmbek, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Asklepios Hospital Barmbek, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Clinic and University Hospital Virgen de La Arrixaca, IMIB-ARRIXACA, El Palmar, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Clinic and University Hospital Virgen de La Arrixaca, IMIB-ARRIXACA, El Palmar, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Hepatopancreatobiliary Unit, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Digestive Tract and Abdominal Organ Transplantation, Hospital Universitario, 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital Clinico Valencia, University of Valencia, Biomedical Research Institute (INCLIVA), Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital Clinico Valencia, University of Valencia, Biomedical Research Institute (INCLIVA), Spain
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- Hepatobiliary and Abdominal Transplantation Surgery, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Riuniti Hospital, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Hepatobiliary and Abdominal Transplantation Surgery, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Riuniti Hospital, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Morales University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Puerta del Hierro University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Hepatobiliopancreatic Surgery Unit, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Elche University Hospital, University Miguel Hernández of Elche, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Alicante, Spain; Universidad Miguel Hernandez, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Alicante, Spain; Universidad Miguel Hernandez, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Hospital Lluís Alcanyís Hospital, Xàtiva, Valencia, Spain
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- Clinic for Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital of Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Clinic and University Hospital Virgen de La Arrixaca, IMIB-ARRIXACA, El Palmar, Murcia, Spain
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Wiboonkhwan N, Pitakteerabundit T, Thongkan T. Total Hilar Exposure Maneuver for Repair of Complex Bile Duct Injury. Ann Gastroenterol Surg 2022; 6:176-181. [PMID: 35106428 PMCID: PMC8786702 DOI: 10.1002/ags3.12500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 08/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The reconstruction of high-level bile duct injury is challenging because exposure of the hilar area is limited and sometimes inaccessible by the Hepp-Couinaud approach. We describe a maneuver for total hilar exposure to perform complex bile duct injury reconstruction. After adhesions surrounding the liver are divided, intraoperative ultrasonography is used to delineate the hilar and intrahepatic biliary anatomy. Surgical exposure of the biliary system is achieved by our maneuver, which consists of four steps: (1) identification of landmark structures, such as the base of the umbilical fissure, the inferior edge of segment 4b, the cystic-hilar plate junction, and the right anterior portal pedicle; (2) lowering of the hilar plate; (3) hepatotomy along the right anterior pedicle; and (4) connection of the hepatotomy to the base of segment 4b. This maneuver allows the liver to be flipped upward, which facilitates clear exposure of the hilar duct and preserves the liver parenchyma. The anterior parts of the right and left hepatic duct are then opened, a wide-hepaticojejunostomy anastomosis is achieved for biliary reconstruction, and a jejunal subcutaneous limb is created. We used this maneuver for treating complex bile duct injury in six cases; none of the patients has died, and two had Clavien-Dindo grade III complications, including surgical site infection and intra-abdominal collection. The total hilar exposure maneuver is thus feasible and safe. It provides excellent exposure of both hepatic ducts and is a good surgical alternative to the Hepp-Couinaud approach in cases of high-level injury.
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- Nan‐ak Wiboonkhwan
- Department of SurgeryFaculty of MedicinePrince of Songkla UniversitySongkhlaThailand
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- Department of SurgeryFaculty of MedicinePrince of Songkla UniversitySongkhlaThailand
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Bao-Qiang W, Jun H, Wen-Song L, Yong J, Xue-Min C, Dong-Lin S. Laparoscopic repair of transected right hepatic artery during cholecystectomy: A report of two cases. Ann Hepatol 2021; 21:100161. [PMID: 31836423 DOI: 10.1016/j.aohep.2019.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2019] [Revised: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 11/20/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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In laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), the treatment of iatrogenic biliary tract injury has been given much attention. However, most accidental right hepatic artery (RHA) injuries are treated with simple clipping. The reason is that the RHA has difficulty in revascularization, and it is generally considered that RHA injury does not cause serious consequences. However, some studies suggest that some cases of RHA ligation can cause a series of pathological changes correlated to arterial ischemia, such as liver abscess, bile tumor, liver atrophy and anastomotic stenosis. Theoretically, RHA blood flow should be restored when possible, in order to avoid the complications of right hepatic ischemia. The present study involved two patients, including one male and one female patient. Both patients were admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of chronic cholecystitis and gallbladder stone, and developed ischemia of the right half hepatic after accidental transection of the RHA. Both patients underwent continuous end-end anastomosis of the RHA with 6-0 Prolene suture. After the blood vessel anastomosis, the right half liver quickly recovered to its original bright red. No adverse complications were observed in follow-ups at three and six months after the operation. Laparoscopic repair of the RHA is technically feasible. Reconstruction of the RHA can prevent complications associated with right hepatic ischemia.
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- Wu Bao-Qiang
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Suzhou University, The First People's Hospital of Changzhou, Changzhou 213003, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Suzhou University, The First People's Hospital of Changzhou, Changzhou 213003, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Suzhou University, The First People's Hospital of Changzhou, Changzhou 213003, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Suzhou University, The First People's Hospital of Changzhou, Changzhou 213003, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Suzhou University, The First People's Hospital of Changzhou, Changzhou 213003, China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Suzhou University, The First People's Hospital of Changzhou, Changzhou 213003, China
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Kurdia KC, Irrinki S, Siddharth B, Gupta V, Lal A, Yadav TD. Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography in the era of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography: A prospective comparative analysis in preoperative evaluation of benign biliary stricture. JGH OPEN 2021; 5:820-824. [PMID: 34263078 PMCID: PMC8264248 DOI: 10.1002/jgh3.12594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background and Aim Accurate anatomical delineation is the key before definitive repair for benign biliary stricture (BBS). The role of percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) as a road map is less studied in the era of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP). Methods A prospective observational study, performed between July 2012 and December 2013. All patients of post‐cholecystectomy BBS were evaluated with MRCP and PTC prior to definitive repair. Findings of MRCP and PTC were compared with intraoperative details. Results Thirty patients with BBS were included in the study. MRCP was performed in all but PTC was amenable in 28 of 30 (93.3%) patients. PTC was comparable to MRCP in diagnosing stricture type (96.4% vs 89.3%), intrahepatic stones (75% vs 75%), and biliary anomalies (95.6% vs 100%). Additionally, PTC revealed internal biliary fistula in 4 (85.7% vs 61.4%; P value 0.04). PTC‐related minor complications were noted in 2 (7.1%) patients. Conclusion PTC is comparable to MRCP in diagnosing the stricture type, intrahepatic biliary stones, and biliary anomalies. Though comparable to MRCP, the authors could not reveal any additional information that could change the course of management in BBS.
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- Kailash C Kurdia
- Department of General Surgery Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh India
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- Department of General Surgery Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh India
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- Department of General Surgery Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh India
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- Department of General Surgery Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh India
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- Department of General Surgery Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh India
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Halle-Smith JM, Hall LA, Mirza DF, Roberts KJ. Risk factors for anastomotic stricture after hepaticojejunostomy for bile duct injury-A systematic review and meta-analysis. Surgery 2021; 170:1310-1316. [PMID: 34148708 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2021.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND After major bile duct injury, hepaticojejunostomy can result in good long-term patency, but anastomotic stricture is a common cause of long-term morbidity. There is a need to assimilate high-level evidence to establish risk factors for development of anastomotic stricture after hepaticojejunostomy for bile duct injury. METHODS A systematic review of studies reporting the rate of anastomotic stricture after hepaticojejunostomy for bile duct injury was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Meta-analyses of proposed risk factors were then performed. RESULTS Meta-analysis included 5 factors (n = 2,155 patients, 17 studies). Concomitant vascular injury (odds ratio 4.96; 95% confidence interval 1.92-12.86; P = .001), postrepair bile leak (odds ratio: 8.03; 95% confidence interval 2.04-31.71; P = .003), and repair by nonspecialist surgeon (odds ratio 11.29; 95% confidence interval 5.21-24.47; P < .0001) increased the rate of anastomotic stricture of hepaticojejunostomy after bile duct injury. Level of injury according to the Strasberg Grade did not significantly affect the rate of anastomotic stricture (odds ratio: 0.97; 95% confidence interval 0.45-2.10; P = .93). Owing to heterogeneity of reporting, it was not possible to perform a meta-analysis for the impact of timing of repair on anastomotic stricture rate. CONCLUSION The only modifiable risk factor, repair by a nonspecialist surgeon, demonstrates the importance of broad awareness of these data. Knowledge of these risk factors may permit risk stratification of follow-up, better informed consent, and understanding of prognosis.
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- James M Halle-Smith
- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, United Kingdom. https://twitter.com/jameshallesmith
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- College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, United Kingdom; College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. https://twitter.com/DrDariusMirza
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, United Kingdom; College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
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Hakami IA. Portal Vein Injury During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Case Report. Indian J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12262-020-02409-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Halle-Smith JM, Hodson J, Stevens LG, Dasari B, Marudanayagam R, Perera T, Sutcliffe RP, Muiesan P, Isaac J, Mirza DF, Roberts KJ. A comprehensive evaluation of the long-term clinical and economic impact of minor bile duct injury. Surgery 2020; 167:942-949. [PMID: 32183995 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2020.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Revised: 01/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Outcomes after Strasberg grade E bile duct injury have been widely reported. However, there are comparatively few reports of outcomes after Strasberg A to D bile duct injury. Therefore, the aim of this study was to comprehensively evaluate the long-term clinical and economic impact of Strasberg A to D bile duct injury. METHODS Patients with Strasberg A to D bile duct injury were identified from a prospectively collected and maintained database. Long-term biliary complication rates, as well as treatment costs were then estimated, and compared across Strasberg injury grades. RESULTS A total of N = 120 patients were identified, of whom N = 49, 13, 20, and 38 had Strasberg grade A, B, C, and D bile duct injury, respectively. Surgical repair was most commonly performed in Strasberg grade D injuries (74% vs 8%-20% in lower grades, P < .001). By 5 years post bile duct injury, the estimated long-term biliary complication rate was 40% in Strasberg grade D injuries, compared with 15% in Strasberg grade A (P = .022). A significant difference in total treatment and follow-up costs was also detected (P < .001), being highest in Strasberg grade D injuries (mean £11,048/US$14,252 per patient) followed by the Strasberg grade B group (mean £10,612/US$13,689 per patient). DISCUSSION Strasberg grade A to D injuries lead to considerable long-term morbidity and cost. Strasberg grade D injuries are typically managed surgically and result in the highest complication rate and treatment costs. Strasberg grade B injuries lead to a similar complication rate and treatment cost but are often managed without surgery.
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- James M Halle-Smith
- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
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Post cholecystectomy bile duct injury: early, intermediate or late repair with hepaticojejunostomy - an E-AHPBA multi-center study. HPB (Oxford) 2019; 21:1641-1647. [PMID: 31151812 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2019.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2018] [Revised: 03/18/2019] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Treatment of bile duct injuries (BDI) during cholecystectomy depends on the severity of injury and the timing of diagnosis. Standard of care for severe BDIs is hepaticojejunostomy. The aim of this retrospective multi-center study was to assess the optimal timing for repair of BDI with hepaticojejunostomy. METHODS Members of the European-African HepatoPancreatoBiliary Association were invited to report all consecutive patients with hepaticojejunostomy after BDI from January 2000 to June 2016. Patients were stratified according to the timing of biliary reconstruction with hepaticojejunostomy: early (day 0-7), intermediate (1-6 weeks) and late (6 weeks-6 months). Primary endpoint was re-intervention >90 days after the hepaticojejunostomy and secondary endpoints were severe 90-day complications and liver-related mortality. RESULTS In total 913 patients from 48 centers were included in the analysis. In 401 patients (44%) the bile duct injury was diagnosed intraoperatively, and 126 patients (14%) suffered from concomitant vascular injury. In multivariable analysis the timing of hepaticojejunostomy had no impact on postoperative complications, the need for re-intervention after 90 days nor liver-related mortality. The rate of re-intervention more than 90 days after the hepaticojejunostomy was significantly increased in male patients but decreased in older patients. Severe co-morbidity increased the risk for liver-related mortality (HR 3.439; CI 1.37-8.65; p = 0.009). CONCLUSION After BDI occurring during cholecystectomy, the timing of biliary reconstruction with hepaticojejunostomy did not have any impact on severe postoperative complications, the need for re-intervention or liver-related mortality. Individualised treatment after iatrogenic bile duct injury is still advisable.
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Lubikowski J, Piotuch B, Stadnik A, Przedniczek M, Remiszewski P, Milkiewicz P, Silva MA, Wojcicki M. Difficult iatrogenic bile duct injuries following different types of upper abdominal surgery: report of three cases and review of literature. BMC Surg 2019; 19:162. [PMID: 31694627 PMCID: PMC6833182 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-019-0619-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Iatrogenic bile duct injuries (BDIs) are mostly associated with laparoscopic cholecystectomy but may also occur following gastroduodenal surgery or liver resection. Delayed diagnosis of type of injury with an ongoing biliary leak as well as the management in a non-specialized general surgical units are still the main factors affecting the outcome. Case presentation Herein we present three types of BDIs (Bismuth type I, IV and V) following three different types of upper abdominal surgery, ie. Billroth II gastric resection, laparoscopic cholecystectomy and left hepatectomy. All of them were complex injuries with complete bile duct transections necessitating surgical treatment. All were also very difficult to treat mainly because of a delayed diagnosis of type of injury, associated biliary leak and as a consequence severe inflammatory changes within the liver hilum. The treatment was carried out in our specialist hepatobiliary unit and first focused on infection and inflammation control with adequate biliary drainage. This was followed by a delayed surgical repair with the technique which had to be tailored to the type of injury in each case. Conclusion We emphasize that staged and individualized treatment strategy is often necessary in case of a delayed diagnosis of complex BDIs presenting with a biliary leak, inflammatory intraabdominal changes and infection. Referral of such patients to expert hepatobiliary centres is crucial for the outcome.
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- Jerzy Lubikowski
- Department of General and Oncological Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland.,Division of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Department of Surgery, M. Curie Hospital, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Surgery, Ministry of the Interior and Administration Hospital, Szczecin, Poland.,Department of General and Hand Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Radiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Liver and Internal Medicine Unit, Department of General, Transplant and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, ul. Banacha 1a, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland
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- Liver and Internal Medicine Unit, Department of General, Transplant and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, ul. Banacha 1a, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland
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- Liver and Internal Medicine Unit, Department of General, Transplant and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, ul. Banacha 1a, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland.,Translational Medicine Group, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Liver and Internal Medicine Unit, Department of General, Transplant and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, ul. Banacha 1a, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland.
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Halle-Smith JM, Hodson J, Stevens LG, Dasari B, Marudanayagam R, Perera T, Sutcliffe RP, Muiesan P, Isaac J, Mirza DF, Roberts KJ. A comprehensive evaluation of the long-term economic impact of major bile duct injury. HPB (Oxford) 2019; 21:1312-1321. [PMID: 30862441 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2019.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2018] [Revised: 01/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Complications and litigation after bile duct injury (BDI) result in clinical and economic burden. The aim of this study was to comprehensively evaluate the long-term clinical and economic impact of major BDI. METHOD Patients with long-term follow-up after Strasberg E BDI were identified. Costs of treatment and litigation were the primary outcome. Relationships between these outcomes and repair factors, like timing of repair and surgeon expertise, were secondary outcomes. RESULTS Among 139 patients with a median follow up of 10.7 years, 40% of patients developed biliary complications. Repairs by non-specialist surgeons had significantly higher follow up and treatment costs than those by specialists (£25,814 vs. £14,269, p < 0.001). Estimated litigation costs were higher in delayed than immediate repairs (£23,295 vs. £12,864). As such, the lowest average costs per BDI are after immediate specialist repair and the highest after delayed non-specialist repair (£27,133 vs. £49,109, ×1.81 more costly, p < 0.001). Repair by a non-specialist surgeon (HR: 4.00, p < 0.001) and vascular injury (HR: 2.35, p = 0.013) were significant independent predictors of increased complication rates. CONCLUSION Costs of major BDI are considerable. They can be reduced by immediate on-table repair by specialist surgeons. This must therefore be considered the standard of care wherever possible.
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- James M Halle-Smith
- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Medical Statistics, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
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Desai GS, Pande PM. Gastroduodenal artery: single key for many locks. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2019; 26:281-291. [PMID: 31099488 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Gastroduodenal artery (GDA) commonly arises from common hepatic artery, a branch of celiac axis. It holds a unique anatomical position that connects the foregut and midgut due to its intimate communications with foregut and midgut arterial supply. Its numerous anatomical variations have a significant impact on planning and performance of hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) surgery. Its close relation to the first part of duodenum, common bile duct and head of pancreas makes it susceptible for inadvertent bleeding during or after surgery, or due to various HPB pathologies. Also, a large number of vascular interventions rely on GDA and its branches. Careful preoperative planning is the key and a detailed knowledge and awareness of its variant anatomy is of paramount importance, be it liver resections, liver transplant, biliary and pancreatic resections and pancreatic transplant or transarterial procedures involving these arteries. GDA can also be a cause of gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to true or pseudoaneurysms and anatomy has significant implications on its management. The article provides a succinct review on relevance of GDA anatomy and variations and highlights that preoperative planning and intraoperative awareness of variations is the key to performance of safe HPB surgery and interventions.
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- Gunjan S Desai
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Lilavati Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Lilavati Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Desai GS, Pande P, Narkhede R, Kulkarni DR. Revision Roux-en-y hepaticojejunostomy for a post-cholecystectomy complex vasculobiliary injury with complete proper hepatic artery occlusion: A case report and literature review. Int J Surg Case Rep 2019; 58:6-10. [PMID: 30986642 PMCID: PMC6462797 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2019.03.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Revised: 03/13/2019] [Accepted: 03/21/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Complete proper hepatic arterial [PHA] occlusion due to accidental coil migration during embolization of cystic artery stump pseudoaneurysm resulting from a complex vasculobiliary injurie [CVBI] post laparoscopic cholecystectomy [LC] is an extremely rare complication with less than 15 cases reported. We present a case depicting our strategy to tackle this obstacle in management of CVBI and review the relevant literature. PRESENTATION OF CASE A 35 year old lady presented on sixth postoperative day with an external biliary fistula following Roux-en-y hepaticojejunostomy [RYHJ] for biliary injury during LC. She developed a leaking cystic artery pseudoaneurysm, during angioembolisation of which, one coil accidentally migrated into left hepatic artery resulting in complete PHA occlusion. Fourteen months later, cholangiogram revealed a worsening RYHJ stricture despite repeated percutaneous balloon dilatations. Multiple collaterals had developed. Revision RYHJ was fashioned to the anterior wall of biliary confluence with an extension into left duct. Minimum hilar dissection ensured preservation of collateral supply to the biliary enteric anastomosis. Postoperative recovery was uneventful. The patient is doing well at 1 year follow up. DISCUSSION Definitive biliary enteric repair should be delayed till collateral circulation is established within the hilar plate, hepatoduodenal ligament and perihepatic/peribiliary collaterals to provide an adequate arterial blood supply to biliary confluence and extrahepatic portion of the bile duct. CONCLUSION Assessment of hepatic arteries should be part of investigation of all complex biliary injuries. Delayed definitive biliary enteric repair ensures a well-perfused anastomosis. Minimum hilar dissection is the key to preserve biliary and hepatic neovasculature.
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- Gunjan S Desai
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Lilavati Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400050, India.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Lilavati Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400050, India.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Dr. Balabhai Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, Ville Parle (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Lilavati Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400050, India.
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Serna JC, Patiño S, Buriticá M, Osorio E, Morales CH, Toro JP. Incidencia de lesión de vías biliares en un hospital universitario: análisis de más de 1.600 colecistectomías laparoscópicas. REVISTA COLOMBIANA DE CIRUGÍA 2019. [DOI: 10.30944/20117582.97] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Surgical management of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) related major bile duct injuries; predictors of short-and long-term outcomes in a tertiary Egyptian center- a retrospective cohort study. ANNALS OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY (2012) 2018. [PMID: 30505442 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2018.11.006.] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Objectives Laparoscopic cholecystectomy - associated bile duct injury is a clinical problem with bad outcome. The study aimed to analyze the outcome of surgical management of these injuries. Patients and methods We retrospectively analyzed 69 patients underwent surgical management of laparoscopic cholecystectomy related major bile duct injuries in the period from the beginning of 2013 to the beginning of 2018. Results Regarding injury type; the Leaking, Obstructing, leaking + obstructing, leaking + vascular, and obstructing + vascular injuries were 43.5%, 27.5%, 18.8%, 2.9%, and 7.2% respectively. However, the Strasberg classification of injury was as follow E1 = 25, E2 = 32, E3 = 8, and E4 = 4. The definitive procedures were as follow: end to end biliary anastomosis with stenting, hepaticojejunostomy (HJ) with or without stenting, and RT hepatectomy plus biliary reconstruction with stenting in 4.3%, 87%, and 8.7% of patients respectively. According to the time of definitive procedure from injury; the immediate (before 72 h), intermediate (between 72 h and 1.5months), and late (after1.5 months) management were 13%, 14.5%, and 72.5% respectively. The hospital and/or 1month (early) morbidity after definitive treatment was 21.7%, while, the late biliary morbidity was 17.4% and the overall mortality was 2.9%, on the other hand, the late biliary morbidity-free survival was 79.7%. On univariate analysis, the following factors were significant predictors of early morbidity; Sepsis at referral, higher Strasberg grade, associated vascular injury, right hepatectomy with biliary reconstruction as a definitive procedure, intra-operative bleeding with blood transfusion, liver cirrhosis, and longer operative times and hospital stays. However, the following factors were significantly associated with late biliary morbidity: Sepsis at referral, end to end anastomosis with stenting, reconstruction without stenting, liver cirrhosis, operative bleeding, and early morbidity. Conclusion Sepsis at referral, liver cirrhosis, and operative bleeding were significantly associated with both early and late morbidities after definitive management of laparoscopic cholecystectomy related major bile duct injuries, so it is crucial to avoid these catastrophes when doing those major procedures.
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Gad EH, Ayoup E, Kamel Y, Zakareya T, Abbasy M, Nada A, Housseni M, Abd-Elsamee MAS. Surgical management of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) related major bile duct injuries; predictors of short-and long-term outcomes in a tertiary Egyptian center- a retrospective cohort study. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2018; 36:219-230. [PMID: 30505442 PMCID: PMC6251332 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2018.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2018] [Revised: 10/30/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Objectives Laparoscopic cholecystectomy - associated bile duct injury is a clinical problem with bad outcome. The study aimed to analyze the outcome of surgical management of these injuries. Patients and methods We retrospectively analyzed 69 patients underwent surgical management of laparoscopic cholecystectomy related major bile duct injuries in the period from the beginning of 2013 to the beginning of 2018. Results Regarding injury type; the Leaking, Obstructing, leaking + obstructing, leaking + vascular, and obstructing + vascular injuries were 43.5%, 27.5%, 18.8%, 2.9%, and 7.2% respectively. However, the Strasberg classification of injury was as follow E1 = 25, E2 = 32, E3 = 8, and E4 = 4. The definitive procedures were as follow: end to end biliary anastomosis with stenting, hepaticojejunostomy (HJ) with or without stenting, and RT hepatectomy plus biliary reconstruction with stenting in 4.3%, 87%, and 8.7% of patients respectively. According to the time of definitive procedure from injury; the immediate (before 72 h), intermediate (between 72 h and 1.5months), and late (after1.5 months) management were 13%, 14.5%, and 72.5% respectively. The hospital and/or 1month (early) morbidity after definitive treatment was 21.7%, while, the late biliary morbidity was 17.4% and the overall mortality was 2.9%, on the other hand, the late biliary morbidity-free survival was 79.7%. On univariate analysis, the following factors were significant predictors of early morbidity; Sepsis at referral, higher Strasberg grade, associated vascular injury, right hepatectomy with biliary reconstruction as a definitive procedure, intra-operative bleeding with blood transfusion, liver cirrhosis, and longer operative times and hospital stays. However, the following factors were significantly associated with late biliary morbidity: Sepsis at referral, end to end anastomosis with stenting, reconstruction without stenting, liver cirrhosis, operative bleeding, and early morbidity. Conclusion Sepsis at referral, liver cirrhosis, and operative bleeding were significantly associated with both early and late morbidities after definitive management of laparoscopic cholecystectomy related major bile duct injuries, so it is crucial to avoid these catastrophes when doing those major procedures. Sepsis at referral was associated with poor outcome after management of LC related MBDIs. Liver cirrhosis and operative bleeding were associated with poor outcome after management of these injuries. It is crucial to avoid these catastrophes when doing those major procedures.
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- Emad Hamdy Gad
- Hepatobiliary Surgery, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebein Elkoum, Egypt
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- Hepatobiliary Surgery, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebein Elkoum, Egypt
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- Anaesthesia, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebein Elkoum, Egypt
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- Hepatology and Endoscopy, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebein Elkoum, Egypt
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- Hepatology and Endoscopy, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebein Elkoum, Egypt
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- Hepatology and Endoscopy, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebein Elkoum, Egypt
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- Radioligy, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebein Elkoum, Egypt
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Gupta V, Gupta V, Joshi P, Kumar S, Kulkarni R, Chopra N, Pavankumar G, Chandra A. Management of post cholecystectomy vascular injuries. Surgeon 2018; 17:326-333. [PMID: 30396859 DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2018.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2018] [Revised: 09/30/2018] [Accepted: 10/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Vasculobiliary and vascular injuries following cholecystectomy are the most serious complications requiring complex surgical management resulting in greater patient morbidity and mortality. METHODOLOGY The study was performed at a tertiary teaching hospital of North India. Records of patients referred for biliary or vascular injury sustained during cholecystectomy were reviewed retrospectively to identify patients with vascular injury between January 2009 and March 2018. Clinical profile, hospital course and outcome of these patients were analysed. RESULTS Over nine years, 117 patients were referred for cholecystectomy related complications. Total incidence of vascular injury was 5.1% (6/117). Combined vasculobiliary injury (VBI) occurred in 3.4% (4/117) while isolated vascular injury was present in 1.7% patients (2/117). Most (5/6) patients were operated for uncomplicated gall stone disease. Incidences of portal vein (PV) and right hepatic artery (RHA) injuries were equal (3/6). PV injuries were repaired either during cholecystectomy (1/3) or during re-exploration after damage control packing (2/3). RHA injuries presented as pseudoaneurysm and were managed surgically (2/3) or by coil embolization (1/3). All VBI referrals (4/117) were following open cholecystectomy. In VBI patients, vascular injury was diagnosed intra-operatively in two while it was diagnosed several weeks after cholecystectomy in two others. Biliary injury manifested as bile leak post-operatively in all four of them. Nature of biliary injury could be characterized in only 50% (2/4) patients. Definitive repair of biliary injury was performed in one patient only. There was one mortality in our series. CONCLUSION Vascular injury is an uncommon complication of cholecystectomy with catastrophic outcome if not managed timely and properly. Adequate surgeon training, keeping the possibility of aberrant vasculobiliary anatomy in all cases, and proper surgical technique is crucial for prevention of such injuries. However in such an event, proper documentation and referral to tertiary centre will help in decreasing morbidity and further litigation.
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- Vishal Gupta
- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Biliary tree variations as viewed by intra-operative cholangiography – Comparing Egyptian versus international data. THE EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrnm.2016.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Kirks RC, Barnes T, Lorimer PD, Cochran A, Siddiqui I, Martinie JB, Baker EH, Iannitti DA, Vrochides D. Comparing early and delayed repair of common bile duct injury to identify clinical drivers of outcome and morbidity. HPB (Oxford) 2016; 18:718-25. [PMID: 27593588 PMCID: PMC5011094 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2016.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2016] [Revised: 06/21/2016] [Accepted: 06/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Outcomes following repair of common bile duct injury (CBDI) are influenced by center and surgeon experience. Determinants of morbidity related to timing of repair are not fully described in this population. METHODS Patients with CBDI managed surgically at a single center from January 2008 to June 2015 were retrospectively reviewed. Outcomes of patients undergoing early (≤48 h from injury) and delayed (>48 h) repair were compared. Predictive modeling for readmission was performed for patients undergoing delayed repair. RESULTS In total, 61 patients underwent surgical biliary reconstruction. Between the early and delayed repair groups, no differences were found in patient demographics, injury classification subtype, vasculobiliary injury (VBI) incidence, hospital length of stay, 30-day readmission rate, or 90-day mortality rate. Patients undergoing delayed repair exhibited increased chance of readmission if VBI was present or if multiple endoscopic procedures were performed prior to repair. A predictive model was constructed with these variables (ROC 0.681). CONCLUSION When managed by a tertiary hepatopancreatobiliary center, equivalent outcomes can be realized for patients undergoing early and delayed repair of CBDI. Establishment of evidence-based consensus guidelines for evaluation and treatment of CBDI may allow identification of factors that drive morbidity and predict clinical outcomes in this population.
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- Russell C. Kirks
- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of General Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA,Correspondence Dionisios Vrochides, Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, 1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 600, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA. Tel: +1 704 355 4062. Fax: +1 704 355 9677.Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic SurgeryDepartment of General SurgeryCarolinas Medical Center1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 600CharlotteNC28204USA
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Rystedt J, Lindell G, Montgomery A. In Response to Letter to the Editor: Resanovic A, Resanovic V, Zdravkovic D, Toskovic B, Djordjevic M (2016) Bile Duct Injuries Indeed are a Rare, But Much Feared Complication. World J Surg 2016; 40:2295-6. [PMID: 27142622 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-016-3540-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- J Rystedt
- Lund University, Department of Surgery, Skane University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.
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- Lund University, Department of Surgery, Skane University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Lund University, Department of Surgery, Skane University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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Resanovic A, Resanovic V, Zdravkovic D, Toskovic B, Djordjevic M. Bile Duct Injuries Indeed Are a Rare, But Much Feared Complication. World J Surg 2016; 40:2294. [PMID: 26902633 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-016-3436-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Compressive hematoma due to pseudoaneurysm of the right hepatic artery: a rare cause of obstructive jaundice after single-port cholecystectomy. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2015; 25:e42-e44. [PMID: 24743679 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000000024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Single-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy is considered as a form of natural orifice surgery with better esthetic outcomes than traditional laparoscopic cholecystectomy. It is a technically demanding procedure, and no adequately powered trial has assessed the safety of this technique. Vascular injuries are less common than bile duct injuries during this procedure, but they can be rapidly fatal. The development of a right hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare but serious complication associated with single-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Two weeks following a single-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy for angiocholitis, a 40-year-old male patient presented with obstructive jaundice and persistent abdominal pain. The diagnosis of compressive hematoma due to a ruptured right hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm was confirmed by computed tomography scan and angiography. It was successfully treated by selective embolization of the right hepatic artery. In our experience, endovascular management was a noninvasive and effective treatment of ruptured pseudoaneurysms.
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Arend J, Schütte K, Peglow S, Däberitz T, Popp F, Benedix F, Pech M, Wolff S, Bruns C. [Arterial and portal venous complications after HPB surgical procedures: Interdisciplinary management]. Chirurg 2015; 86:525-32. [PMID: 26016713 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-015-0027-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The surgical treatment of hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) diseases requires complex operative procedures. Within the last decades the morbidity (36-50 %) and mortality (<5 %) of these procedures could be reduced; nonetheless, postoperative complications still occur in 41.2 % of cases. Compared with hepatobiliary procedures, pancreatic surgery shows an increased rate of complications. Postoperative bleeding has a major effect on the outcome and the incidence is 6.7 % after pancreatic surgery and 3.2 % after hepatobiliary surgery. The major causes of early postoperative hemorrhage are related to technical difficulties in surgery whereas late onset postoperative hemorrhage is linked to anastomosis insufficiency, formation of fistulae or abscesses due to vascular arrosion or formation of pseudoaneurysms. In many cases, delayed hemorrhage is preceded by a self-limiting sentinel bleeding. The treatment is dependent on the point in time, location and severity of the hemorrhage. The majority of early postoperative hemorrhages require surgical treatment. Late onset hemorrhage in hemodynamically stable patients is preferably treated by radiological interventions. After interventional hemostatic therapy 8.2 % of patients require secondary procedures. In the case of hemodynamic instability or development of sepsis, a relaparotomy is necessary. The treatment concept includes surgical or interventional remediation of the underlying cause of the hemorrhage. Other causes of postoperative morbidity and mortality are arterial and portal venous stenosis and thrombosis. Following liver resection, thrombosis of the portal vein occurs in 8.5-9.1 % and in 11.6 % following pancreatic resection with vascular involvement. Interventional surgical procedures or conservative treatment are suitable therapeutic options depending on the time of diagnosis and clinical symptoms. The risk of morbidity and mortality after HPB surgery can be reduced only in close interdisciplinary cooperation, which is particularly true for vascular complications.
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- J Arend
- Klinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Magdeburg A. ö. R., Leipziger Straße 44, 39120, Magdeburg, Deutschland,
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AbdelRafee A, El-Shobari M, Askar W, Sultan AM, El Nakeeb A. Long-term follow-up of 120 patients after hepaticojejunostomy for treatment of post-cholecystectomy bile duct injuries: A retrospective cohort study. Int J Surg 2015; 18:205-10. [PMID: 25965917 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2015.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2015] [Revised: 03/17/2015] [Accepted: 05/04/2015] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Long-term follow-up is essential for assessment of success of the surgical repair of post-cholecystectomy bile duct injuries (BDI). Factors affecting the long-term outcome and satisfactory length of follow-up have been little reported in the literature. The aim of this study is long-term evaluation of hepaticojejunostomy regarding clinical, radiological, laboratory and quality of life assessment. METHOD Between January 1992 to December 2007, 120 patients with postcholecystectomy bile duct injury surgically treated by hepaticojejunostomy Roux-en-Y were followed up for 20 years in Mansoura Gastro-enterology Center. Long-term outcomes and quality of life (QOL) were evaluated for all patients. Univariate and multivariate analyses were done for detection of factors affecting long-term outcome. RESULTS The median follow up period was 149 months, range (70-246 months). Successful long-term outcome was detected in 106 (88.3%) patients. Long-term complications were detected in 35 (29%) patients. Fourteen (11.6%) patients developed anastomotic stricture within different follow up intervals up to 17 years, of which. Seventeen (14.2%) patients developed recurrent episodes of cholangitis at median interval 48 months, range (2-156 months). Post-ERCP pancreatitis, number of anastomosis, operative time, post-operative early complications, and post-operative bile leak were predictors for poor outcome. Physical component was much more affected than mental component in QOL. CONCLUSION Management of BDI in specialized centers is highly recommended. Longer time for follow-up of the patients of surgical repair of bile duct injury up to 20 years should be adopted to ensure successful outcome. Quality of life assessment is essential component of long-term follow-up.
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- Ahmed AbdelRafee
- Gastroenterology Surgical Center (GEC), Department of Surgery, Mansoura University, Egypt.
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- Gastroenterology Surgical Center (GEC), Department of Surgery, Mansoura University, Egypt.
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- Gastroenterology Surgical Center (GEC), Department of Surgery, Mansoura University, Egypt.
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- Gastroenterology Surgical Center (GEC), Department of Surgery, Mansoura University, Egypt.
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- Gastroenterology Surgical Center (GEC), Department of Surgery, Mansoura University, Egypt.
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Analysis of risk factors for postoperative complication of repair of bile duct injury after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Dig Dis Sci 2014; 59:3085-91. [PMID: 24965185 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-014-3255-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2013] [Accepted: 06/15/2014] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bile duct injury (BDI) after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC-BDI) is still a major problem. However, despite the many improvements in clinical management of patients undergoing repair, postoperative complications remain frequent and factors that increase the susceptibility to such adverse events remain unknown. AIM To report on a large experience with laparoscopic cholecystectomy-associated bile duct injuries (LC-BDIs) and define predictive factors associated with postoperative complication. METHODS A retrospective medical record review of 94 patients referred for the surgical management of major BDIs to our center during a 12-year period between January 1, 1998, and December 31, 2010, was performed. Univariate statistical analysis and multivariate analysis were used to identify risk factors for postoperative complications. A nomogram was developed to predict postoperative complication, given associated risk factors, and bootstrap validation was performed. RESULTS In univariate analysis, there is no factor significantly associated with short-term complication. There was a statistically significant relationship between type of repair and the risk of biliary strictures (p = 0.012). Other factors significantly associated with late biliary strictures were sepsis (p = 0.007) and bile leak (p = 0.003). In multivariate analysis, bile leak (p = 0.005), sepsis (p = 0.03), and type of repair (p = 0.028) were independently and significantly associated with long-term complication. The resulting nomogram demonstrated good accuracy in predicting long-term complication, with a bootstrap-corrected concordance index 0.7905. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that missed injuries that result in sepsis or bile leak as well as high injuries that require hepaticojejunostomy will result in a higher stricture rate after repair.
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Jabłonska B. End-to-end ductal anastomosis in biliary reconstruction: indications and limitations. Can J Surg 2014; 57:271-7. [PMID: 25078933 DOI: 10.1503/cjs.016613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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End-to-end ductal anastomosis is a physiologic biliary reconstruction that is commonly used in liver transplantation and less frequently in the surgical treatment of iatrogenic bile duct injuries. Currently, end-to-end ductal anastomosis is the biliary reconstruction of choice for liver transplantation in most adult patients. In recent years, it has also been performed for liver transplantation in children and in select patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis. The procedure is also performed in some patients with iatrogenic bile duct injuries, as it establishes physiologic bile flow. Proper digestion and absorption as well as postoperative endoscopic access are possible in patients who undergo end-to-end ductal anastomosis. It allows endoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in patients following surgery. This anastomosis is technically simple and associated with fewer early postoperative complications than the Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy; however, end-to-end ductal anastomosis is not possible to perform in all patients. This review discusses the indications for and limitations of this biliary reconstruction, the technique used in liver transplantation and surgical repair of injured bile ducts, suture types and use of a T-tube.
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- Beata Jabłonska
- The Department of Digestive Tract Surgery, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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Sugawara G, Ebata T, Yokoyama Y, Igami T, Mizuno T, Nagino M. Management strategy for biliary stricture following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2014; 21:889-95. [PMID: 25159686 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Biliary strictures following laparoscopic cholecystectomy (Lap-C), which are often associated with vascular injuries, remain a serious problem to manage. The aim of this study was to review our experiences with postoperative biliary stricture. METHODS This study involved 14 consecutive patients with biliary strictures that resulted from bile duct injuries during Lap-C between 1997 and 2013. Their medical records were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) catheter dilatation was first attempted in eight patients, and five patients were successfully treated. Biliary re-stricture recurred in one patient after 34-month follow-up period. This patient underwent repeated catheter dilatations, which led to recurrent stricture resolution. All five patients maintained biliary tract patency over 72-month follow-up period. The remaining nine patients underwent surgical procedures, including hepaticojejunostomy in two patients, re-hepaticojejunostomy in two patients, and the remaining five patients, with biliary strictures involving the secondary biliary branch and concomitant vascular injuries underwent right hemihepatectomy with cholangiojejunostomy. There were no major postoperative complications. After 80-month follow-up period, all nine patients were alive without biliary stricture. CONCLUSIONS PTBD catheter dilatation is recommended first for postoperative Lap-C-associated biliary strictures. In complicated injury patients with vascular injuries, right hemihepatectomy with cholangiojejunostomy should be indicated.
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- Gen Sugawara
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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Ferrer-Fábrega J, Barrufet M, Prado V, Fuster J, García-Valdecasas JC. Portal vein thrombosis associated with right hepatic artery injury during cholecystectomy: an uncommon indication for urgent liver transplantation. Cir Esp 2014; 93:45-6. [PMID: 25066574 DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2014.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2014] [Accepted: 01/25/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Joana Ferrer-Fábrega
- Servicio de Cirugía Hepatobiliopancreática y Trasplante, ICMDiM, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Angiorradiología, Centro de Diagnóstico por Imagen, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Hepatología, ICMDiM, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Hepatobiliopancreática y Trasplante, ICMDiM, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, España.
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Late complications arising after bile duct injury (BDI) include biliary strictures, hepatic atrophy, cholangitis and intra-hepatic lithiasis. Later, fibrosis or even secondary biliary cirrhosis and portal hypertension can develop, enhanced by prolonged biliary obstruction associated with recurrent cholangitis. Secondary biliary cirrhosis resulting in associated hepatic failure or digestive tract bleeding due to portal hypertension is a substantial risk factor for morbidity and mortality after bile duct repair. Parameters that determine the management of late complications of BDI include the type of biliary injury, associated vascular injury, hepatic atrophy, the presence of intra-hepatic strictures or lithiasis, repetitive infectious complications, the quality of underlying parenchyma (fibrosis, secondary biliary cirrhosis) and the presence of portal hypertension. Endoscopic drainage is indicated for patients with uncontrolled acute sepsis, patients at high operative risk, patients with cirrhosis who are not eligible for liver transplantation and patients who have previously undergone several attempts at repair. Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy, whether de novo or as an iterative repair, is the technique of reference for post-cholecystectomy BDI. Hepatic resection is indicated in only rare instances, mainly in case of extended hilar stricture, multiple stone retention in one sector of the liver or in patients for whom the repair is deemed technically difficult. Liver transplantation is indicated only in exceptional circumstances, when secondary biliary cirrhosis is associated with liver failure and portal hypertension.
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- L Barbier
- Chirurgie Digestive et Transplantation Hépatique, Hôpital La Conception, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université, 147, boulevard Baille, 13385 Marseille cedex 5, France.
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- Chirurgie Digestive A, Hôpital Saint-Éloi, Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire, Montpellier, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, Unité de Chirurgie Ambulatoire, CHU Estaing, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Gastro-Entérologie et Hépatologie, Centre Hospitalier Régional de Toulon, Toulon, France
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Biliary cirrhosis and sepsis are two risk factors of failure after surgical repair of major bile duct injury post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2014; 399:601-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s00423-014-1205-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2013] [Accepted: 04/28/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Bharathy KGS, Negi SS. Postcholecystectomy bile duct injury and its sequelae: pathogenesis, classification, and management. Indian J Gastroenterol 2014; 33:201-15. [PMID: 23999681 DOI: 10.1007/s12664-013-0359-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2012] [Accepted: 07/21/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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A bile duct injury sustained during cholecystectomy can change the life of patients who submit themselves to a seemingly innocuous surgery. It has far-reaching medical, socioeconomic, and legal ramifications. Attention to detail, proper interpretation of variant anatomy, use of intraoperative cholangiography, and conversion to an open procedure in cases of difficulty can avoid/lessen the impact of some of these injuries. Once suspected, the aims of investigation are to establish the type and extent of injury and to plan the timing and mode of intervention. The principles of treatment are to control sepsis and to establish drainage of all liver segments with minimum chances of restricturing. Availability of expertise, morbidity, mortality, and quality of life issues dictate the modality of treatment chosen. Endoscopic intervention is the treatment of choice for minor leaks and provides outcomes comparable to surgery in selected patients with lateral injuries and partial strictures. A Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy (HJ) by a specialist surgeon is the gold standard for high strictures, complete bile duct transection and has been shown to provide excellent long-term outcomes. Percutaneous intervention is invaluable in draining bile collections and is useful in treating post-HJ strictures. Combined biliovascular injuries, segmental atrophy, and secondary biliary cirrhosis with portal hypertension are special circumstances which are best managed by a multidisciplinary team at an experienced center for optimal outcomes.
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- Kishore G S Bharathy
- Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, D-1, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, 110 070, India
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Schols RM, Bouvy ND, van Dam RM, Masclee AAM, Dejong CHC, Stassen LPS. Combined vascular and biliary fluorescence imaging in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Surg Endosc 2013; 27:4511-7. [PMID: 23877766 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-013-3100-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2013] [Accepted: 06/28/2013] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bile duct injury in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a rare but serious complication. Concomitant vascular injury worsens the outcome of bile duct injury repair. Near-infrared fluorescence imaging using indocyanine green (ICG) is a promising, innovative, and noninvasive method for the intraoperative identification of biliary and vascular anatomy during cholecystectomy. This study assessed the practical application of combined vascular and biliary fluorescence imaging in laparoscopic gallbladder surgery for early biliary tract delineation and arterial anatomy confirmation. METHODS Patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy were enrolled in this prospective, single-institutional study. To delineate the major bile ducts and arteries, a dedicated laparoscope, offering both conventional and fluorescence imaging, was used. ICG (2.5 mg) was administered intravenously immediately after induction of anesthesia and in half of the patients repeated at establishment of critical view of safety for concomitant arterial imaging. During dissection of the base of the gallbladder and the cystic duct, the extrahepatic bile ducts were visualized. Intraoperative recognition of the biliary structures was registered at set time points, as well as visualization of the cystic artery after repeat ICG administration. RESULTS Thirty patients were included. ICG was visible in the liver and bile ducts within 20 minutes after injection and remained up to approximately 2 h, using the ICG-filter of the laparoscope. In most cases, the common bile duct (83%) and cystic duct (97%) could be identified significantly earlier than with conventional camera mode. In 13 of 15 patients (87%), confirmation of the cystic artery was obtained successfully after repeat ICG injection. No per- or postoperative complications occurred as a consequence of ICG use. CONCLUSION Biliary and vascular fluorescence imaging in laparoscopic cholecystectomy is easily applicable in clinical practice, can be helpful for earlier visualization of the biliary tree, and is useful for the confirmation of the arterial anatomy.
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- Rutger M Schols
- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX, Maastricht, The Netherlands,
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Wang Z, Yu L, Wang W, Xia J, Li D, Lu Y, Wang B. Therapeutic strategies of iatrogenic portal vein injury after cholecystectomy. J Surg Res 2013; 185:934-9. [PMID: 23859133 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2013.06.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2013] [Revised: 06/11/2013] [Accepted: 06/13/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of vascular injury after a cholecystectomy is often underestimated. Although injuries to the portal vein are rare, they are devastating. The aim of the present study was to analyze suitable therapeutic strategies regarding portal vein injury in the absence of biliary injury. MATERIALS AND METHODS Eleven patients with portal vein injuries after laparoscopic or open cholecystectomy were referred to our hospital between 2004 and 2010. The clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of patients with severe portal vein injuries were reviewed. All the patients were discharged without outstanding clinical conditions. During retrospective analysis, these patients were divided into early, middle, and late stages. RESULTS All the 11 patients had a portal vein and/or right hepatic artery injury, but no biliary injuries were observed. Among these patients, different management strategies were managed according to the stage of the injury. Eight patients received a direct suture at the time of injury by an experienced hepatobiliary surgeon. Two patients received thrombolytic and anticoagulation therapy after cholecystectomy, without additional surgery. One patient received a liver transplant 3 mo after the injury. After long-term follow-up, these patients had no clinical conditions. CONCLUSIONS Direct repair or suture is important during the early stage of portal vein injury. Conservative thrombolytic and anticoagulation therapy may serve an important role in the treatment of acute massive thrombus in portal vein injury during the middle stage. Liver transplantation is a salvage therapy that should be used during the late stage.
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- Zheng Wang
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Medical College, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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