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Marwan-Julien S, Annamaria J, Christian T, Vaihere D. A bifid gallbladder? A challenging laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Int J Surg Case Rep 2024; 120:109760. [PMID: 38833902 PMCID: PMC11180329 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.109760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The modern-day gold standard treatment of acute cholecystitis is laparoscopic surgery. It is, however, associated with a higher risk of bile duct injury (0.1 %-1.5 %) when compared to the open approach. CASE PRESENTATION We report a case of a patient with an acute cholecystitis in which we performed a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. We faced a destabilizing anatomy with what looked like the gallbladder and an unidentified mass, interpreted as a possible common bile duct cyst. Careful dissection allowed us to determine that what looked like a common bile duct cyst was a dilatation of "Hartmann's pouch" due to a large gallstone. DISCUSSION Laparoscopic cholecystectomy reduces length of hospitalization and enhance intra-operative and postoperative morbidity compared with open cholecystectomy. It may increase the risk of bile duct injury, notably in an acute setting due to inflammation and an unclear anatomy. Hartmann's pouch with the infundibulum can sometimes unexpectedly be present beneath the common hepatic duct. In order to avoid bile duct injury, notably in an acute setting, a surgical technique was developed, the Critical View of Safety. It is a method whose sole aim is to secure identification of the cystic structures. CONCLUSION Understanding the anatomy allowed for an ultimately safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy. It is strongly advised that, in the event of atypical anatomy, a second opinion is asked of another and/or more experimented surgeon.
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- Sleiman Marwan-Julien
- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland.
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland.
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland; Laboratory of Transplantation and Hepatology, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland; Laboratory of Transplantation and Hepatology, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
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Zhong H, Li S, Wu X, Luo F. Posterior Calot's Triangle Approach First Would Be a Better Choice for Chronic Atrophic Cholecystitis: A Retrospective Controlled Study. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2023; 33:1211-1217. [PMID: 37787943 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2023.0328] [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] [Indexed: 10/04/2023] Open
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Objective: Compare the clinical efficacy of anterior and posterior Calot's triangle approach in laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) for chronic atrophic cholecystitis, to find out which approach is much safer and more reliable. Patients and Methods: From June 2020 to June 2022, 102 patients with chronic atrophic cholecystitis underwent LC in our hospital. They were divided into anterior Calot's triangle approach group and posterior Calot's triangle approach group. In addition, their clinical data, intraoperative conditions, surgical results, and postoperative recovery were analyzed. Results: LC was performed in 41 females and 28 males by the anterior Calot's triangle approach, and in 20 females and 13 males by the posterior Calot's triangle approach. There were no differences in age, gender, and body mass index between the two groups (P > .05). The probability of rupture of cystic artery between both groups was not significantly different (P = .549), and the intraoperative blood loss was more in the anterior group (P = .014). The operative time of the posterior approach appeared to be shorter (P = .013). Bile duct injury and conversion to open cholecystectomy revealed no significant difference (P > .05). The recovery time of gastrointestinal function, wound infection, white blood cell count, liver function, and postoperative hospital stay time were found to be not significantly different (P > .05). Conclusion: By the posterior Calot's triangle approach, LC is a convenient and feasible surgical procedure for chronic atrophic cholecystitis with less blood loss and can become easier without increasing the risk of surgery.
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- Hua Zhong
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Iacuzzo C, Bressan L, Troian M, Germani P, Giudici F, Bortul M. The Added Value of Intraoperative Near-Infrared Fluorescence Imaging in Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Surg Innov 2021; 29:716-722. [PMID: 34806471 DOI: 10.1177/15533506211052744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Bile duct injury is a major complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Intraoperative cholangiogram is useful, but faster techniques are available to assist the surgeon, like near-infrared fluorescent cholangiography (NIFC) with indocyanine green (ICG). The aim of our study is to evaluate the usefulness of NIFC during LC. This is a retrospective study conducted on prospectively recorded data of the General Surgery department of Trieste Academic Hospital, Italy. All patients underwent elective LC from January 2016 to January 2020. Patients were randomly divided in 2 groups: in one group, only white light imaging was used (n = 98 patients), in the NIFC group (n = 63) ICG was used. NIFC has been chosen more frequently by residents than consultants (P = .002). Operative time and length of stay resulted shorter in ICG group (P = .002 and .006), and this group showed also fewer intraoperative complications (P = .007). NIFC does not require any learning curve and makes surgery faster and safer.
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- Cristiana Iacuzzo
- Department of General Surgery, 27107Academic Hospital of Trieste, Strada di Fiume, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, 27107Academic Hospital of Trieste, Strada di Fiume, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, 220241Hospital of Gorizia, Gorizia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, 27107Academic Hospital of Trieste, Strada di Fiume, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Padua, Padova, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, 27107Academic Hospital of Trieste, Strada di Fiume, Italy
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Kurata Y, Hayano K, Ichinose M, Sasaki T, Kainuma S, Fukasawa K, Shimao H, Ohira G, Matsubara H. Preoperative prediction of difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy based on diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. Asian J Endosc Surg 2021; 14:520-528. [PMID: 33393228 DOI: 10.1111/ases.12911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common surgery with a varying difficulty level. Difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy may be experienced by many surgeons. If difficult procedures are predicted preoperatively, surgeons may be able to plan the surgical approach and treatment accordingly. Studies have reported using blood and clinical imaging data to predict difficult cholecystectomy. However, to our knowledge, no studies have reported using MRI. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of MRI as a predictor of difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHODS We retrospectively evaluated 25 patients with cholecystitis or biliary colic who had undergone diffusion-weighted whole-body imaging before laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The apparent diffusion coefficient value of the cystic duct was measured and its relationship with operative time and blood loss was examined to assess the capacity of diffuse-weighted whole-body imaging to predict difficult cholecystectomy. Further, we collected blood data and compared its usefulness as a predictor. RESULTS The apparent diffusion coefficient value of the cystic duct was significantly lower in patients with difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy than in those with non-difficult procedures (P = .00007). White blood cell count and serum C-reactive protein level were significantly higher in patients with difficult cholecystectomy than in those with non-difficult procedures (P = .035, .030). In the receiver operating characteristic analysis, the apparent diffusion coefficient value was the best predictor. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that the apparent diffusion coefficient value of the cystic duct is a predictor of difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy. In the future, it may be useful to study changes in coefficient values over time to determine optimal surgical timing.
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- Yoshihiro Kurata
- Department of Digestive Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare, Shioya Hospital, Yaita, Japan.,Department of Frontier Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Frontier Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare, Shioya Hospital, Yaita, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare, Shioya Hospital, Yaita, Japan.,Department of Frontier Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare, Shioya Hospital, Yaita, Japan.,Department of Frontier Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare, Shioya Hospital, Yaita, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare, Shioya Hospital, Yaita, Japan
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- Department of Frontier Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Frontier Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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Askari A, Riaz AA, Brittain R, Zhou J, Irwin S, Talbot M. Benefits of intraoperative cholangiogram for acute cholecystitis. SURGICAL PRACTICE 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/1744-1633.12491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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- Alan Askari
- West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust Watford UK
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- St. George Hospital Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- St. George Hospital Sydney New South Wales Australia
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PEREK S, DURGUN V, AKINCI O, PEREK A, CANTAŞDEMIR M. Successful treatment of a high-level bile duct injury with a collaboration of a surgeon and an interventional radiologist: an unusual case. Chirurgia (Bucur) 2021. [DOI: 10.23736/s0394-9508.20.05117-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Shang P, Liu B, Li X, Miao J, Lv R, Guo W. A practical new strategy to prevent bile duct injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A single-center experience with 5539 cases. Acta Cir Bras 2020; 35:e202000607. [PMID: 32667588 PMCID: PMC7357832 DOI: 10.1590/s0102-865020200060000007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Purpose Bile duct injury (BDI) is a catastrophic complication of cholecystectomy, and misidentification of the cystic anatomy is considered to be the main cause. Although several techniques have been developed to prevent BDI, such as the “critical view of safety”, the infundibular technique, the rates remain higher during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) than during open surgery. We, here, propose a practical new strategy for ductal identification, that can help to prevent laparoscopic bile duct injury. Methods A retrospective study of 5539 patients who underwent LC from March 2007 to February 2019 at a single institution was conducted. The gallbladder infundibulum was classified by its position located on an imaginary clock with the gallbladder neck as the center point of the dial, 3-o’clock position as cranial, 6-o’clock as dorsal, 9-o’clock as caudal, and 12-o’clock as ventral, as well as the axial position. Patient demographics, pathologic variables and infundibulum classification were evaluated. Detailed analysis of ductal identification based on gallbladder infundibulum position was performed in this study. All infundibulum positions were recorded by intraoperative laparoscopic video or photographic images. Results All the patients successfully underwent LC during the study period. No conversion or serious complications such as biliary injury occurred. Gallbladders with infundibulum of 3-o’clock position, 6-o’clock position, 9-o’clock position, 12-o’clock position, axial position were 12.3%, 23.4%, 28.0%, 4.2%, and 32.1%, respectively. The 3-o’clock and 12-o’clock position were pitfalls that might cause biliary injury. Conclusion The gallbladder infundibulum as a navigator is useful for ductal identification to reduce BDI and improve the safety of LC.
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- Department of General Surgery, China
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- Department of General Surgery, China
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Chen X, Cheng B, Wang D, Zhang W, Dai D, Zhang W, Yu B. Retrograde tracing along "cystic duct" method to prevent biliary misidentification injury in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Updates Surg 2020; 72:137-143. [PMID: 32008215 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-020-00716-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 01/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Bile duct injury remains the most serious complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), the main cause was misidentification of cystic duct (CD). The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and security of retrograde tracing along "cystic duct" (RTACD) method for the prevention of biliary misidentification injury in LC. The conception of RTACD method was first described and then illustrated by simulation dissection with extrahepatic biliary structure charts. A total of 840 patients undergoing LC were selected. After the "CD" was separated during operation, its authenticity was identified by RTACD method according to its course and origin. The "CD" can be clipped/divided only when it was identified to be true CD. Among 840 patients, the initially separated "CD" was identified as actual CD in 831 cases, common hepatic (bile) duct in six cases, accessory right posterior sectoral duct in two cases, and right haptic duct in one case. LCs were successfully finished in 837 patients, and converted to open cholecystectomy in three cases. The average operation time was 64.23 min (range 25-225 min), and the average blood loss was 8.07 ml (range 2-200 ml). No biliary misidentification injury was found. All patients recovered smoothly. No jaundice or abdominal pain was noted in the patients during 1-19 months follow-up. RTACD method is a safe and effective new technique of preventing biliary misidentification injury.
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- Xiaopeng Chen
- First Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Huangshan People's Hospital, Huangshan, China
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- First Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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- First Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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- First Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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- First Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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- First Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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Excision of a part of the bile duct as an iatrogenic injury typical for laparoscopic cholecystectomy - characteristics, treatment and long-term results, based on own material. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2019; 15:70-79. [PMID: 32117488 PMCID: PMC7020707 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2019.85806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Accepted: 03/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Introduction Cholecystectomy is associated with the risk of bile duct injury (BDI). The nature of the injury in laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) cases seems to be more serious. Aim We present an analysis of long-term results of the treatment of patients who underwent operations at our department due to iatrogenic excision of a part of the bile duct (EPBD). Material and methods Out of all 120 patients treated for BDI in our department we selected a group of 40 with EPBD. In all cases the corrective operation was hepaticojejunostomy. The median follow-up time was 157 (56–249) months. We evaluated risk factors for EPBD during LC compared to open cholecystectomy (OC). Results Among bile duct injuries referred to our centre, EPBD occurred more frequently during LC (46.7%) compared to OC (11%), p < 0.001. Injuries located in the hepatic hilum occurred more often in the case of LC (68.6%) than OC (20%), p = 0.056. We did not find a difference in the frequency of EPBD between LC and OC groups depending on the presence of acute or chronic cholecystitis. The narrow common hepatic duct was reported more frequently in the LC (68.6%) vs. OC (20%) group, p = 0.056. Satisfactory long-term reconstructive treatment results were observed in 36 (90%) of 40 patients. Conclusions Excision of a part of the bile duct occurs more often during LC than OC. It is often located in the hepatic hilum. Presence of a narrow common hepatic duct is a risk factor for EPBD during LC. Large diameter hepaticojejunostomy is a reconstructive procedure that promises good long-term results.
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Hori T. Comprehensive and innovative techniques for laparoscopic choledocholithotomy: A surgical guide to successfully accomplish this advanced manipulation. World J Gastroenterol 2019; 25:1531-1549. [PMID: 30983814 PMCID: PMC6452235 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i13.1531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2019] [Revised: 03/05/2019] [Accepted: 03/12/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Surgeries for benign diseases of the extrahepatic bile duct (EHBD) are classified as lithotomy (i.e., choledocholithotomy) or diversion (i.e., choledochojejunostomy). Because of technical challenges, laparoscopic approaches for these surgeries have not gained worldwide popularity. The right upper quadrant of the abdomen is advantageous for laparoscopic procedures, and laparoscopic choledochojejunostomy is safe and feasible. Herein, we summarize tips and pitfalls in the actual procedures of choledocholithotomy. Laparoscopic choledocholithotomy with primary closure of the transductal incision and transcystic C-tube drainage has excellent clinical outcomes; however, emergent biliary drainage without endoscopic sphincterotomy and preoperative removal of anesthetic risk factors are required. Elastic suture should never be ligated directly on the cystic duct. Interrupted suture placement is the first choice for hemostasis near the EHBD. To prevent progressive laceration of the EHBD, full-layer interrupted sutures are placed at the upper and lower edges of the transductal incision. Cholangioscopy has only two-way operation; using dedicated forceps to atraumatically grasp the cholangioscope is important for smart maneuvering. The duration of intraoperative stone clearance accounts for most of the operative time. Moreover, dedicated forceps are an important instrument for atraumatic grasping of the cholangioscope. Damage to the cholangioscope requires expensive repair. Laparoscopic approach for choledocholithotomy involves technical difficulties. I hope this document with the visual explanation and literature review will be informative for skillful surgeons.
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- Tomohide Hori
- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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Gupta V, Jain G. Safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Adoption of universal culture of safety in cholecystectomy. World J Gastrointest Surg 2019; 11:62-84. [PMID: 30842813 PMCID: PMC6397793 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v11.i2.62] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2018] [Revised: 01/06/2019] [Accepted: 01/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The incidence of biliary injury after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has shown a declining trend though it may still be twice that as with open cholecystectomy. Major biliary or vasculobiliary injury is associated with significant morbidity. As prevention is the best strategy, the concept of a culture of safe cholecystectomy has been recently introduced to educate surgeons and apprise them of basic tenets of safe performance of LC. Various aspects of safe cholecystectomy include: (1) thorough knowledge of relevant anatomy, various anatomical landmarks, and anatomical variations; (2) an understanding of the mechanisms involved in biliary/vascular injury, the most important being the misidentification injury; (3) identification of various preoperative and intraoperative predictors of difficult cholecystectomy; (4) proper gallbladder retraction; (5) safe use of various energy devices; (6) understanding the critical view of safety, including its doublet view and documentation; (7) awareness of various error traps (e.g., fundus first technique); (8) use of various bailout strategies (e.g., subtotal cholecystectomy) in difficult gallbladder cases; (9) use of intraoperative imaging techniques (e.g., intraoperative cholangiogram) to ascertain correct anatomy; and (10) understanding the concept of time-out. Surgeons should be facile with these aspects of this culture of safety in cholecystectomy in an attempt to reduce the incidence of biliary/vascular injury during LC.
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- Vishal Gupta
- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Shatabdi Hospital Phase 1, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Transplant and HPB Surgery, the Iowa Clinic-Iowa Methodist Hospital, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
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The incidence of biliary injury after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has shown a declining trend though it may still be twice that as with open cholecystectomy. Major biliary or vasculobiliary injury is associated with significant morbidity. As prevention is the best strategy, the concept of a culture of safe cholecystectomy has been recently introduced to educate surgeons and apprise them of basic tenets of safe performance of LC. Various aspects of safe cholecystectomy include: (1) thorough knowledge of relevant anatomy, various anatomical landmarks, and anatomical variations; (2) an understanding of the mechanisms involved in biliary/vascular injury, the most important being the misidentification injury; (3) identification of various preoperative and intraoperative predictors of difficult cholecystectomy; (4) proper gallbladder retraction; (5) safe use of various energy devices; (6) understanding the critical view of safety, including its doublet view and documentation; (7) awareness of various error traps (e.g., fundus first technique); (8) use of various bailout strategies (e.g., subtotal cholecystectomy) in difficult gallbladder cases; (9) use of intraoperative imaging techniques (e.g., intraoperative cholangiogram) to ascertain correct anatomy; and (10) understanding the concept of time-out. Surgeons should be facile with these aspects of this culture of safety in cholecystectomy in an attempt to reduce the incidence of biliary/vascular injury during LC.
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- Vishal Gupta
- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Shatabdi Hospital Phase 1, King George's Medical University, Lucknow 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Transplant and HPB Surgery, the Iowa Clinic-Iowa Methodist Hospital, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
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Takamatsu Y, Yasukawa D, Aisu Y, Hori T. Successful Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Moderate to Severe Acute Cholecystitis: Visual Explanation with Video File. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CASE REPORTS 2018; 19:962-968. [PMID: 30111767 PMCID: PMC6106691 DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.909586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2018] [Accepted: 05/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Experience alone is insufficient to ensure successful laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), although LC has become widespread worldwide. Iatrogenic biliary injuries occur beyond the learning curve. CASE REPORT Biliary injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy results from anatomical misidentification. The use of a critical view of safety has been established, to identify the cystic artery and the cystic duct, as the cystic duct can be hidden by inflammation (infundibular cystic duct). Seven patients who underwent emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomy due to acute cholecystitis are presented who underwent a critical view of safety protocol during surgery. Five men and two women (mean age, 63.0±13.0 years) included five cases of acute severe cholecystitis and two cases of acute moderate cholecystitis. The mean operative time to complete the critical view of safety exposure was 54.0±17.4 minutes. No cases underwent conversion to open surgery. The mean postoperative duration to ambulation and normal diet was 0.7±0.5 days and 1.0±0.6 days, respectively. The mean time to postoperative patient discharge was 3.9±0.9 days. In all seven cases, the postoperative course was uneventful. The protocol for this surgical procedure is presented, with schematic figures and videos. CONCLUSIONS A case series of seven patients who presented with moderate-to-severe acute cholecystitis and who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy, showed good postoperative outcome without surgical complications, using a using a critical view of safety protocol.
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Ahmed M. Acute cholangitis - an update. World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol 2018; 9:1-7. [PMID: 29487761 PMCID: PMC5823698 DOI: 10.4291/wjgp.v9.i1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2017] [Revised: 07/05/2017] [Accepted: 10/30/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Acute cholangitis is bacterial infection of the extra-hepatic biliary system. As it is caused by gallstones blocking the common bile duct in most of the cases, its prevalence is greater in ethnicities with high prevalence of gallstones. Biliary obstruction of any cause is the main predisposing factor. Diagnosis is established by the presence of clinical features, laboratory results and imaging studies. The treatment modalities include administration of intravenous fluid, antibiotics, and drainage of the bile duct. The outcome is good if the treatment is started early, otherwise it could be grave.
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- Monjur Ahmed
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
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Wakabayashi G, Iwashita Y, Hibi T, Takada T, Strasberg SM, Asbun HJ, Endo I, Umezawa A, Asai K, Suzuki K, Mori Y, Okamoto K, Pitt HA, Han HS, Hwang TL, Yoon YS, Yoon DS, Choi IS, Huang WSW, Giménez ME, Garden OJ, Gouma DJ, Belli G, Dervenis C, Jagannath P, Chan ACW, Lau WY, Liu KH, Su CH, Misawa T, Nakamura M, Horiguchi A, Tagaya N, Fujioka S, Higuchi R, Shikata S, Noguchi Y, Ukai T, Yokoe M, Cherqui D, Honda G, Sugioka A, de Santibañes E, Supe AN, Tokumura H, Kimura T, Yoshida M, Mayumi T, Kitano S, Inomata M, Hirata K, Sumiyama Y, Inui K, Yamamoto M. Tokyo Guidelines 2018: surgical management of acute cholecystitis: safe steps in laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis (with videos). JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2018; 25:73-86. [PMID: 29095575 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 239] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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In some cases, laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) may be difficult to perform in patients with acute cholecystitis (AC) with severe inflammation and fibrosis. The Tokyo Guidelines 2018 (TG18) expand the indications for LC under difficult conditions for each level of severity of AC. As a result of expanding the indications for LC to treat AC, it is absolutely necessary to avoid any increase in bile duct injury (BDI), particularly vasculo-biliary injury (VBI), which is known to occur at a certain rate in LC. Since the Tokyo Guidelines 2013 (TG13), an attempt has been made to assess intraoperative findings as objective indicators of surgical difficulty; based on expert consensus on these difficulty indicators, bail-out procedures (including conversion to open cholecystectomy) have been indicated for cases in which LC for AC is difficult to perform. A bail-out procedure should be chosen if, when the Calot's triangle is appropriately retracted and used as a landmark, a critical view of safety (CVS) cannot be achieved because of the presence of nondissectable scarring or severe fibrosis. We propose standardized safe steps for LC to treat AC. To achieve a CVS, it is vital to dissect at a location above (on the ventral side of) the imaginary line connecting the base of the left medial section (Segment 4) and the roof of Rouvière's sulcus and to fulfill the three criteria of CVS before dividing any structures. Achieving a CVS prevents the misidentification of the cystic duct and the common bile duct, which are most commonly confused. Free full articles and mobile app of TG18 are available at: http://www.jshbps.jp/modules/en/index.php?content_id=47. Related clinical questions and references are also included.
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- Go Wakabayashi
- Department of Surgery, Ageo Central General Hospital, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Pediatric Surgery, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Oita, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Section of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, Yotsuya Medical Cube, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Ohashi Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Fujinomiya City General Hospital, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery and Oncology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Disease, Kitakyushu City Yahata Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of General Surgery, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University Gangnam Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Konyang University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea
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- Chair of General Surgery and Minimal Invasive Surgery "Taquini" University of Buenos Aires, DAICIM Foundation, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Clinical Surgery, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of General and HPB Surgery, Loreto Nuovo Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Surgery, Surgery Centre, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Division of General Surgery, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Cheng Hsin General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, The Jikei University Kashiwa Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Surgery and Oncology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Dokkyo Medical University Koshigaya Hospital, Saitma, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, The Jikei University Kashiwa Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Japanese Red Cross Nagoya Daini Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Family Medicine, Mie Prefectural Ichishi Hospital, Mie, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Japanese Red Cross Nagoya Daini Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Hepatobiliary Center, Paul Brousse Hospital, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Surgery, Tokyo Metropolitan Komagome Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital Italiano, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Seth G S Medical College and K E M Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Surgery, Fujinomiya City General Hospital, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Hemodialysis and Surgery, Ichikawa Hospital, International University of Health and Welfare, Chiba, Japan.,Department of EBM and Guidelines, Japan Council for Quality Health Care, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Pediatric Surgery, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Oita, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, JR Sapporo Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Second Teaching Hospital, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
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Hori T, Oike F, Furuyama H, Machimoto T, Kadokawa Y, Hata T, Kato S, Yasukawa D, Aisu Y, Sasaki M, Kimura Y, Takamatsu Y, Naito M, Nakauchi M, Tanaka T, Gunji D, Nakamura K, Sato K, Mizuno M, Iida T, Yagi S, Uemoto S, Yoshimura T. Protocol for laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Is it rocket science? World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22:10287-10303. [PMID: 28058010 PMCID: PMC5175242 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i47.10287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2016] [Revised: 10/16/2016] [Accepted: 11/28/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) does not require advanced techniques, and its performance has therefore rapidly spread worldwide. However, the rate of biliary injuries has not decreased. The concept of the critical view of safety (CVS) was first documented two decades ago. Unexpected injuries are principally due to misidentification of human factors. The surgeon’s assumption is a major cause of misidentification, and a high level of experience alone is not sufficient for successful LC. We herein describe tips and pitfalls of LC in detail and discuss various technical considerations. Finally, based on a review of important papers and our own experience, we summarize the following mandatory protocol for safe LC: (1) consideration that a high level of experience alone is not enough; (2) recognition of the plateau involving the common hepatic duct and hepatic hilum; (3) blunt dissection until CVS exposure; (4) Calot’s triangle clearance in the overhead view; (5) Calot’s triangle clearance in the view from underneath; (6) dissection of the posterior right side of Calot’s triangle; (7) removal of the gallbladder body; and (8) positive CVS exposure. We believe that adherence to this protocol will ensure successful and beneficial LC worldwide, even in patients with inflammatory changes and rare anatomies.
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Abbasoğlu O, Tekant Y, Alper A, Aydın Ü, Balık A, Bostancı B, Coker A, Doğanay M, Gündoğdu H, Hamaloğlu E, Kapan M, Karademir S, Karayalçın K, Kılıçturgay S, Şare M, Tümer AR, Yağcı G. Prevention and acute management of biliary injuries during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Expert consensus statement. ULUSAL CERRAHI DERGISI 2016; 32:300-305. [PMID: 28149133 DOI: 10.5152/ucd.2016.3683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2016] [Accepted: 09/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Gallstone disease is very common and laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures all over the world. Parallel to the increase in the number of laparoscopic cholecystectomies, bile duct injuries also increased. The reported incidence of bile duct injuries ranges from 0.3% to 1.4%. Many of the bile duct injuries during laparoscopic cholecystectomy are not due to inexperience, but are the result of basic technical failures and misinterpretations. A working group of expert hepatopancreatobiliary surgeons, an endoscopist, and a specialist of forensic medicine study searched and analyzed the publications on safe cholecystectomy and biliary injuries complicating laparoscopic cholecystectomy under the organization of Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Association. After a series of e-mail communications and two conferences, the expert panel developed consensus statements for safe cholecystectomy, management of biliary injuries and medicolegal issues. The panel concluded that iatrogenic biliary injury is an overwhelming complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy and an important issue in malpractice claims. Misidentification of the biliary system is the major cause of biliary injuries. To avoid this, the "critical view of safety" technique should be employed in all the cases. If biliary injury is identified intraoperatively, reconstruction should only be performed by experienced hepatobiliary surgeons. In the postoperative period, any deviation from the expected clinical course of recovery should alert the surgeon about the possibility of biliary injury.
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- Osman Abbasoğlu
- Turkish Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Study Group, Ankara, Turkey
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- Turkish Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Study Group, Ankara, Turkey
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- Turkish Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Study Group, Ankara, Turkey
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- Turkish Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Study Group, Ankara, Turkey
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- Turkish Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Study Group, Ankara, Turkey
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- Turkish Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Study Group, Ankara, Turkey
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- Turkish Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Study Group, Ankara, Turkey
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- Turkish Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Study Group, Ankara, Turkey
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- Turkish Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Study Group, Ankara, Turkey
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- Turkish Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Study Group, Ankara, Turkey
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- Turkish Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Study Group, Ankara, Turkey
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- Turkish Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Study Group, Ankara, Turkey
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- Turkish Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Study Group, Ankara, Turkey
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- Turkish Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Study Group, Ankara, Turkey
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- Turkish Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Study Group, Ankara, Turkey
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- Turkish Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Study Group, Ankara, Turkey
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- Turkish Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Study Group, Ankara, Turkey
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Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy with or without Preservation of the Spleen for Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm. Case Rep Surg 2015; 2015:487639. [PMID: 26587305 PMCID: PMC4637475 DOI: 10.1155/2015/487639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2015] [Accepted: 09/30/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm (SPN) is a rare tumor of the pancreas. Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (DP) is a feasible and safe procedure, and successful spleen preservation rates are higher using a laparoscopic approach. We hypothesized that certain patients with SPN would be good candidates for laparoscopic surgery; however, few surgeons have reported laparoscopic DP for SPN. We discuss the preoperative assessment and surgical simulation for two SPN cases. A simulation was designed because we consider that a thorough preoperative understanding of the procedure based on three-dimensional image analysis is important for successful laparoscopic DP. We also discuss the details of the actual laparoscopic DP with or without splenic preservation that we performed for our two SPN cases. It is critical to use appropriate instruments at appropriate points in the procedure; surgical instruments are numerous and varied, and surgeons should maximize the use of each instrument. Finally, we discuss the key techniques and surgical pitfalls in laparoscopic DP with or without splenic preservation. We conclude that experience alone is inadequate for successful laparoscopic surgery.
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This study aims to introduce an alternative technique for effective single-site robotic cholecystectomy (SSRC) using a reverse port.Proper exposure of Calot's triangle is critical for safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Current robotic surgical systems are useful for single-site cholecystectomy. However, in exposing Calot's triangle, the gallbladder is usually retracted in a medial and upward direction, resulting in a narrow triangle. This intraoperative view is a major obstacle to safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy.From October 2013 to October 2014, 55 consecutive patients underwent SSRC by a single surgeon at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. Initially, 5 patients underwent the original robotic single site cholecystectomy technique, and the remaining 50 patients underwent robotic single site cholecystectomy using our reverse port technique.There were no differences between the SSRC-O (original port) group and the SSRC-R (reverse port) group in terms of patient age (P = 0.244), body mass index (P = 0.503), and pathologic conditions of the gallbladder (P = 0.841). Total operation time (132.6 vs 99.12 min; P = 0.009), actual dissection time (51.6 vs 30.28 min; P = 0.001), and console time (84.4 vs 50.46 min; P = 0.001) were all significantly shorter in the SSRC-R group. Mean intraoperative blood loss was minimal in both groups (20 vs 12.4 mL, P = 0.467), and bile spillage occurred in 2 patients of the SSRC-R group. There was one case of laparoscopic conversion in the SSRC-R group.The reverse port technique described in this study successfully widened Calot's triangle and improved the safety of the current robotic surgical system for single-site robotic cholecystectomy.
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- Myung Jae Jung
- From the Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine (SYL, SHL, CMK, WJL); Department of Critical Care and Trauma Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine (MJJ); and Pancreaticobiliary Cancer Clinic, Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea (SYL, SHL, CMK, WJL)
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Barkun J, Chaudhury P. Intraoperative Management of Bile Duct Injuries by the Non-biliary Surgeon. MANAGEMENT OF BENIGN BILIARY STENOSIS AND INJURY 2015:251-263. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-22273-8_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/19/2023]
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- J M L Williamson
- Speciality Training Registrar in the Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol BS2 8HW
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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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Pesce A, Portale TR, Minutolo V, Scilletta R, Li Destri G, Puleo S. Bile duct injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy without intraoperative cholangiography: a retrospective study on 1,100 selected patients. Dig Surg 2012; 29:310-4. [PMID: 22986956 DOI: 10.1159/000341660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2012] [Accepted: 07/02/2012] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Whether to routinely or selectively use intraoperative cholangiography (IOC) during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has been a controversial issue for many years. Many authors maintain that IOC decreases the rate of biliary complications such as bile duct injuries, biliary leak, and missed common bile duct (CBD) stones. However, in contrast to these claims, many centers have opted to perform LC without IOC. In this retrospective study, the results of a series of 1,100 LCs, all of which involved major biliary complications and which were performed without the use of IOC, were reviewed. METHODS Data from 1,100 selected patients (728 females and 372 males) undergoing LC without the use of IOC from January 2003 to November 2011 were analyzed. One hundred and seventy LCs were performed by young surgeons during the learning curve, and 930 by surgeons with over 10 years of experience. Two techniques were used to create pneumoperitoneum: the Veress technique in 319 cases (29%) and the Hasson technique in the remaining 781 cases (71%). Patients with a suspicion of CBD stones were excluded from the study. RESULTS Two CBD injuries (0.18%) and three biliary leaks (0.27%) were detected among this group. Thirty-three patients (3%) needed conversion to open cholecystectomy. Missed CBD stones were reported in 4 cases (0.36%). There was no postoperative mortality. CONCLUSION LC can be performed safely without the use of IOC and with acceptable low rates of biliary complications. An accurate preoperative evaluation of clinical risk factors, precise operative procedures, and conversion to an open approach in doubtful cases are important measures which must be taken to prevent CBD injury.
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- Antonio Pesce
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Organ Transplantation and Advanced Technologies, A.O.U. Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
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Buddingh KT, Hofker HS, ten Cate Hoedemaker HO, van Dam GM, Ploeg RJ, Nieuwenhuijs VB. Safety measures during cholecystectomy: results of a nationwide survey. World J Surg 2011; 35:1235-41; discussion 1242-3. [PMID: 21445669 PMCID: PMC3092925 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-011-1061-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to identify safety measures practiced by Dutch surgeons during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHOD An electronic questionnaire was sent to all members of the Dutch Society of Surgery with a registered e-mail address. RESULTS The response rate was 40.4% and 453 responses were analyzed. The distribution of the respondents with regard to type of hospital was similar to that in the general population of Dutch surgeons. The critical view of safety (CVS) technique is used by 97.6% of the surgeons. It is documented by 92.6%, mostly in the operation report (80.0%), but often augmented by photography (42.7%) or video (30.2%). If the CVS is not obtained, 50.9% of surgeons convert to the open approach, 39.1% continue laparoscopically, and 10.0% perform additional imaging studies. Of Dutch surgeons, 53.2% never perform intraoperative cholangiography (IOC), 41.3% perform it incidentally, and only 2.6% perform it routinely. A total of 105 bile duct injuries (BDIs) were reported in 14,387 cholecystectomies (0.73%). The self-reported major BDI rate (involving the common bile duct) was 0.13%, but these figures need to be confirmed in other studies. CONCLUSION The CVS approach in laparoscopic cholecystectomy is embraced by virtually all Dutch surgeons. The course of action when CVS is not obtained varies. IOC seems to be an endangered skill as over half the Dutch surgeons never perform it and the rest perform it only incidentally.
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- K. T. Buddingh
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, P. O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, P. O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, P. O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, P. O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, P. O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, P. O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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Rabl C, Hutter J, Reich-Weinberger S, Emmanuel K, Oefner-Velano D. Loop retraction of the gallbladder in single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy*. Eur Surg 2011. [DOI: 10.1007/s10353-011-0008-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Vettoretto N, Saronni C, Harbi A, Balestra L, Taglietti L, Giovanetti M. Critical view of safety during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. JSLS 2011; 15:322-5. [PMID: 21985717 PMCID: PMC3183538 DOI: 10.4293/108680811x13071180407474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has a 0.3% to 0.5% morbidity rate due to major biliary injuries. The majority of surgeons have routinely performed the so-called "infundibular" technique for gallbladder hilar dissection since the introduction of laparoscopy in the early nineties. The "critical view of safety" approach has only been recently discussed in controlled studies. It is characterized by a blunt dissection of the upper part of Calot's space, which does not usually contain arterial or biliary anomalies and is therefore ideal for a safe dissection, even in less experienced hands. MATERIALS AND METHODS We applied and compared the critical view of safety triangle approach with the infundibular approach in a retrospective cohort study. We divided 174 patients into 2 groups, with a similar case-mix (cholelithiasis, chronic cholecystitis, and acute cholecystitis). Results of operations performed by a young surgeon using critical view of safety dissection were compared to results of the infundibular approach performed by an experienced surgeon. Outcome values and operative times were examined with univariate analysis (Student t test). RESULTS No difference occurred in terms of morbidity (even though comparison for biliary injuries is inconclusive because of insufficient power) and outcome; significant differences were found in operative time, favoring the critical view of safety approach in every stage of gallbladder disease, with minor significance for acute cases. CONCLUSION We suggest this technique as the gold standard for resident teaching, because it has a similar rate of biliary and hemorrhagic complications but has a shorter operative time, builds self-confidence, and is a simple standardized method both for complicated and uncomplicated gallbladder lithiasis.
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- Nereo Vettoretto
- Laparoscopic Surgery, M. Mellini Hospital, V. le Mazzini 4, 25032, Chiari (BS), Italy.
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Barros F, Fernandes RA, de Oliveira ME, Pacheco LF, Martinho JMDSG. The influence of time referral in the treatment of iatrogenic lesions of biliary tract. Rev Col Bras Cir 2011; 37:407-12. [PMID: 21340255 DOI: 10.1590/s0100-69912010000600006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2009] [Accepted: 12/05/2009] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prognosis of patients with iatrogenic bile duct injury (IBDI) regarding time of referral (RT) to the unit of liver transplantation (LT). METHODS We reviewed 51 charts of patients who had suffered some kind of IBDI during cholecystectomy and who were referred to the Bonsucesso General Hospital (HGB) LT unit. Lesions were grouped according to the Bismuth classification. Besides cholecystectomy (time of injury), we also evaluated the RT and outcome. RESULTS Among the 51 patients studied, there were 17 men and 34 women, with a mean age of 42.7 years. Twenty-two patients (43.1%) had a type II lesion, 13 (25.5%) type III, 10 (19.6%) type I, 5 (9.8%) type IV and only 1 (2%) type V. Forty patients were operated, and three did not return for medical review, therefore, 37 were evaluated in relation to outcome. Among these, 25 patients (67.6%) had excellent or good results with average RT of 11.5 months (range: 2-48 months) and 47.2 months (range: 3-180 months) respectively. The 12 patients (32.4%) with poor results had a mean RT of 65.9 months (range: 3 264 months), which was significantly higher than the group with excellent or good results (p=0.004). Seven patients were listed for LT, but only two were transplanted. The RT of these seven patients was significantly higher (p=0.04) than those patients not listed. Seven patients died, six of which were due to liver complications. CONCLUSION RT significantly influenced the prognosis of patients in our sample.
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Buddingh KT, Nieuwenhuijs VB, van Buuren L, Hulscher JBF, de Jong JS, van Dam GM. Intraoperative assessment of biliary anatomy for prevention of bile duct injury: a review of current and future patient safety interventions. Surg Endosc 2011; 25:2449-61. [PMID: 21487883 PMCID: PMC3142332 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-011-1639-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2010] [Accepted: 01/28/2011] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Background Bile duct injury (BDI) is a dreaded complication of cholecystectomy, often caused by misinterpretation of biliary anatomy. To prevent BDI, techniques have been developed for intraoperative assessment of bile duct anatomy. This article reviews the evidence for the different techniques and discusses their strengths and weaknesses in terms of efficacy, ease, and cost-effectiveness. Method PubMed was searched from January 1980 through December 2009 for articles concerning bile duct visualization techniques for prevention of BDI during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Results Nine techniques were identified. The critical-view-of-safety approach, indirectly establishing biliary anatomy, is accepted by most guidelines and commentaries as the surgical technique of choice to minimize BDI risk. Intraoperative cholangiography is associated with lower BDI risk (OR 0.67, CI 0.61–0.75). However, it incurs extra costs, prolongs the operative procedure, and may be experienced as cumbersome. An established reliable alternative is laparoscopic ultrasound, but its longer learning curve limits widespread implementation. Easier to perform are cholecystocholangiography and dye cholangiography, but these yield poor-quality images. Light cholangiography, requiring retrograde insertion of an optical fiber into the common bile duct, is too unwieldy for routine use. Experimental techniques are passive infrared cholangiography, hyperspectral cholangiography, and near-infrared fluorescence cholangiography. The latter two are performed noninvasively and provide real-time images. Quantitative data in patients are necessary to further evaluate these techniques. Conclusions The critical-view-of-safety approach should be used during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Intraoperative cholangiography or laparoscopic ultrasound is recommended to be performed routinely. Hyperspectral cholangiography and near-infrared fluorescence cholangiography are promising novel techniques to prevent BDI and thus increase patient safety.
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- K Tim Buddingh
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
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The dangers of using stapling devices for cystic duct closure in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2011; 19:e194-7. [PMID: 19851251 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0b013e3181b9b2f3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Laparoscopic stapling devices are used widely in laparoscopic surgery, for division of vessels and creation of anastomoses. Their use in the division of a widened cystic duct at laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been reported earlier. We present 3 different complications occurring after division of the cystic duct using the EndoGIA stapling device. A review of the literature has been performed and safe alternative techniques for laparoscopic ligation of the cystic duct are proposed.
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Lirici MM, Califano A. Management of complicated gallstones: Results of an alternative approach to difficult cholecystectomies. MINIM INVASIV THER 2010; 19:304-15. [DOI: 10.3109/13645706.2010.507339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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A safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy depends upon the establishment of a critical view of safety. Surg Today 2010; 40:507-13. [PMID: 20496131 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-009-4218-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2009] [Accepted: 10/22/2009] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Bile duct injuries (BDI) during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) occur more frequently than during an open cholecystectomy. Many expert surgeons learn to perform procedures safely based on their experience. Above all, the critical view of safety (CVS) introduced by Strasberg in 1995 is the standard practice to prevent BDI during an LC. The CVS is achieved by clearing all fat and fibrous tissue in Calot's triangle, after which the cystic structures can be clearly identified, occluded, and divided. Failure to successfully create this view may be an indication for conversion to an open cholecystectomy. The Japan Society for Endoscopic Surgery (JSES) introduced an accreditation examination in 2004. The critical view is an important factor used to judge a safe dissection. The annual ratios of successful applicants were 63% in 2004, 45% in 2005, 36% in 2006, 39% in 2007, and 44% in 2008. Biennial questionnaire surveys by JSES show that the laparoscopic BDI rates were 0.66% in 1990-2001, 0.79% in 2002, 0.77% in 2003, 0.66% in 2004, 0.77% in 2005, 0.65% in 2006, and 0.58% in 2007. Therefore, 2007 was the first year in which the rate was below 0.6%. A decreasing BDI rate is therefore expected because successful candidates will introduce technical improvements to colleagues in their hospitals and local regions.
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Bickel A, Weiar A, Eitan A. Evaluation of liver enzymes following elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy: are they really elevated? J Gastrointest Surg 2008; 12:1418-21. [PMID: 18516716 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-008-0557-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2008] [Accepted: 05/02/2008] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Studies made on a small number of patients have demonstrated significant modifications in liver function tests (LFT) following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. AIM To assess retrospectively, post-operative LFT in a large group of patients undergoing elective uneventful laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHODS Between 1999 and 2007, 1,997 patients were scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. In 1,034 patients (the study group), the surgery was elective and normal LFT were measured a day prior to surgery. Exclusion criteria included acute cholecystitis, acute pancreatitis, pre-operative endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography, medication that may affect liver metabolism, and intra-operative complications. Liver function tests were evaluated pre-operatively and 20-24 h post-operatively. RESULTS The mean post-operative value of liver function tests and amylase were well within normal limits, although mild increase was inspected in part of it. We observed post-operative mild hepatic enzyme increase only in 41 patients (3.9%), in nine of these, choledocholithiasis was found. CONCLUSIONS In contrary to previously published data, we have validated, in light of our broad sampling, that the induction of CO(2) pneumoperitoneum does not cause deranged liver function tests.
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- Amitai Bickel
- Department of Surgery, Western Galilee Hospital, P.O. Box 21, Nahariya, 22100, Israel.
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Background Iatrogenic bile duct injury remains a current complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. One uniform and standardized protocol, based on the “critical view of safety” concept of Strasberg, should reduce the incidence of this complication. Furthermore, owing to the rapid development of minimally invasive surgery, technicians are becoming more frequently involved. To improve communication between the operating team and technicians, standardized actions should also be defined. The aim of this study was to compare existing protocols for laparoscopic cholecystectomy from various Dutch hospitals. Methods Fifteen Dutch hospitals were contacted for evaluation of their protocols for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. All evaluated protocols were divided into six steps and were compared accordingly. Results In total, 13 hospitals responded—5 academic hospitals, 5 teaching hospitals, 3 community hospitals—of which 10 protocols were usable for comparison. Concerning the trocar positions, only minor differences were found. The concept of “critical view of safety” was represented in just one protocol. Furthermore, the order of clipping and cutting the cystic artery and duct differed. Descriptions of instruments and apparatus were also inconsistent. Conclusions Present protocols differ too much to define a universal procedure among surgeons in The Netherlands. The authors propose one (inter)national standardized protocol, including standardized actions. This uniform standardized protocol has to be officially released and recommended by national scientific associations (e.g., the Dutch Society of Surgery) or international societies (e.g., European Association for Endoscopic Surgery and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons). The aim is to improve patient safety and professional communication, which are necessary for new developments.
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The routine use of laparoscopic ultrasound decreases bile duct injury: a multicenter study. Surg Endosc 2008; 23:384-8. [PMID: 18528611 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-008-9985-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2008] [Revised: 03/26/2008] [Accepted: 05/03/2008] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Laparoscopic ultrasound (LUS) has been used for over 15 years to screen the bile duct (BD) for stones and to delineate anatomy during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). LUS as a modality to prevent BD injury has not been investigated in a large series. This study evaluated the routine use of LUS to determine its effect on preventing BD injury. METHODS A multicenter retrospective study was performed by reviewing clinical outcome of LC in which LUS was used routinely. RESULTS In five centers, 1,381 patients underwent LC with LUS. LUS was successful to delineate and evaluate the BD in 1,352 patients (98.0%), although it was unsuccessful or incomplete in 29 patients (2.0%). LUS was considered remarkably valuable to safely complete LC, avoiding conversion to open, in 81 patients (5.9%). The use of intraoperative cholangiography (IOC) varied depending on centers; IOC was performed in 504 patients (36.5%). For screening of BD stones (which was positive in 151 patients, 10.9%), LUS had a false-positive result in two patients (0.1%) and a false-negative result in five patients (0.4%). There were retained BD stones in three patients (0.2%). There were minor bile leaks from the liver bed in three patients (0.2%). However, there were no other BD injuries including BD transection (0%). Retrospectively, IOC was deemed necessary in 25 patients (1.8%) to complete LC in spite of routine LUS. CONCLUSION LUS can be performed successfully to delineate BD anatomy in the majority of patients. The routine use of LUS during LC has obviated major BD injury, compared to the reported rate (1 out of 200-400 LCs). LUS improves the safety of LC by clarifying anatomy and decreasing BD injury.
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Hashimoto M, Itoh K, Takeda K, Shibata T, Okada T, Okuno Y, Hino M. Evaluation of biliary abnormalities with 64-channel multidetector CT. Radiographics 2008; 28:119-34. [PMID: 18203934 DOI: 10.1148/rg.281075058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Precise preoperative assessment of the vascular and biliary anatomy is important in ensuring the safety of hepatobiliary surgical procedures, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, living donor liver transplantation, and tumor resection of the liver. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiography and percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography clearly depict the biliary anatomy but are considered invasive procedures. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography is noninvasive but sometimes fails to depict the normal intrahepatic bile ducts. Multidetector computed tomography (CT) has contributed greatly to the evaluation of the normal anatomy, anatomic variants, and disease extent in this setting. With 64-channel multidetector CT, high-resolution three-dimensional images can be reconstructed from isotropic data with a 0.625-mm section thickness. Because of its capacity for thin-section scanning and multiplanar reformation, 64-channel multidetector CT cholangiography can clearly demonstrate the biliary anatomy, a variety of anatomic variants, and the extent of disease--information that is indispensable for successful hepatobiliary surgery.
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- Mariko Hashimoto
- Department of Radiology, Kobe City General Hospital, 4-6, Minatojima-Nakamachi, Chuou-ku, Kobe 650-0046, Japan.
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Nuzzo G, Giuliante F, Giovannini I, Ardito F, D'Acapito F, Vellone M, Murazio M, Capelli G. Re: Role of intraoperative cholangiography in avoiding bile duct injury. J Am Coll Surg 2007; 205:e5-6; author reply e6. [PMID: 17903719 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2007.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2007] [Accepted: 07/17/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Machi J. Laparoscopic ultrasonography: an additional method for potentially preventing biliary tract injury. Surg Endosc 2007; 22:802-3. [PMID: 17593446 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-007-9432-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Kanhere HA, Bridgewater FHG. Optimizing the critical view of safety in laparoscopic cholecystectomy by clipping and transecting the cystic artery before the cystic duct (Br J Surg 2007; 94: 473–474). Br J Surg 2007; 94:913-4; author reply 914. [PMID: 17571278 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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