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Le LV, Vu QV, Le TV, Le HT, Dang KK, Vu TN, Nguyen AHN, Tran TM. Outcomes of laparoscopic choledochotomy using cholangioscopy via percutaneous-choledochal tube for the treatment of hepatolithiasis and choledocholithiasis: A preliminary Vietnamese study. Ann Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg 2024; 28:42-47. [PMID: 38114078 PMCID: PMC10896692 DOI: 10.14701/ahbps.23-085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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Backgrounds/Aims Hepatolithiasis and choledocholithiasis are frequent pathologies and unfortunately, with the current treatment strategies, the recurrence incidence is still high. This study aimed to assess the outcomes of laparoscopic choledochotomy using cholangioscopy via the percutaneous-choledochal tube for the treatment of hepatolithiasis and choledocholithiasis in Vietnamese patients. Methods A cross-sectional study of patients with hepatolithiasis and/or choledocholithiasis who underwent laparoscopic choledochotomy using intraoperative cholangioscopy via percutaneous-choledochal tube at the Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, 108 Military Central Hospital, from June 2017 to March 2020. Results A total of 84 patients were analyzed. Most patients were females (56.0%) with a median age of 55.56 years. Among them, 41.8% of patients had previous abdominal operations, with 33.4% having choledochotomy. All patients underwent successful laparoscopic common bile duct exploration followed by T-tube drainage without needing to convert to open surgery. Most patients (64.3%) had both intrahepatic and extrahepatic stones. The rate of stones ≥ 10 mm in diameter was 64.3%. Biliary strictures were observed in 19.1% of patients during cholangioscopy. Complete removal of stones was achieved in 54.8% of patients. Intraoperative complications were encountered in two patients, but there was no need to change the strategy. The mean operating time was 121.85 ± 30.47 minutes. The early postoperative complication rate was 9.6%, and all patients were managed conservatively. The residual stones were removed through the T-tube tract by subsequent choledochoscopy in 34/38 patients, so the total success rate was 95.2%. Conclusions Laparoscopic choledochotomy combined with cholangioscopy through the percutaneous-choledochal tube is a safe and effective strategy for hepatolithiasis and/or choledocholithiasis, even in patients with a previous choledochotomy.
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- Loi Van Le
- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Institute of Digestive Surgery, 108 Military Central Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Institute of Digestive Surgery, 108 Military Central Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Institute of Digestive Surgery, 108 Military Central Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Institute of Digestive Surgery, 108 Military Central Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Institute of Digestive Surgery, 108 Military Central Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Institute of Digestive Surgery, 108 Military Central Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Lai W, Xu N. Feasibility and safety of choledochotomy primary closure in laparoscopic common bile duct exploration without biliary drainage: a retrospective study. Sci Rep 2023; 13:22473. [PMID: 38110402 PMCID: PMC10728103 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-49173-3] [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: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023] Open
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Common bile duct (CBD) exploration and T-tube drainage are the main surgical methods for the removal of bile duct stones (BDSs), which can now be completed by laparoscopy. However, the feasibility and safety of primary closure of the CBD (PCCBD) in laparoscopic CBD exploration (LCBDE) without biliary drainage are still uncertain. From January 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, patients who were diagnosed with BDSs and underwent LCBDE and primary closure of the CBD without biliary drainage in our hospital were included. The clinical and prognostic data of the patients were retrospectively analyzed to determine the feasibility and safety of PCCBD in LCBDE without biliary drainage. Forty-nine patients successfully underwent PCCBD in LCBDE without biliary drainage. The operation time was 158.8 ± 50.3 (90-315,150) minutes, the bile duct suture time was 17.6 ± 4.46 (10-26, 18) minutes, the intraoperative blood loss volume was 70.4 ± 52.6 (5-200, 80) ml, the hospitalization cost was 28,141.2 ± 7011.3 (15,005.45-52,959.34, 26,815.14) CNY Yuan, the hospitalization time was 13.22 ± 5.16 (8-32, 12) days, and the postoperative hospitalization time was 7.31 ± 1.94 (3-15, 7) days. There were 3 cases of postoperative bile leakage (3/49, 6.12%), all of them healed by nonsurgical treatment. During the follow-up of 17.2 ± 11.01 (10-26, 17) months, no residual BDSs, biliary stricture or other complications classified as Clavien-Dindo grade I or higher occurred. For some selected patients who meet certain criteria, PCCBD in LCBDE without biliary drainage is feasible and safe and is more conducive to the rapid postoperative recovery of patients.
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- Wei Lai
- Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic-Splenic Surgery, Chengdu First People's Hospital (Chengdu Integrated TCM & Western Medicine Hospital), High Tech District, No. 18 Wanxiang North Road, Chengdu, 610044, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic-Splenic Surgery, Chengdu First People's Hospital (Chengdu Integrated TCM & Western Medicine Hospital), High Tech District, No. 18 Wanxiang North Road, Chengdu, 610044, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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Chan KS, Teo ZHT, Oo AM, Junnarkar SP, Shelat VG. Learning Curve of Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration: A Systematic Review. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2023; 33:241-252. [PMID: 36161969 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2022.0382] [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: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background: Single-stage laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) with cholecystectomy has superior outcomes over two-stage endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram with interval cholecystectomy. With decreasing trend of LCBDE, this study aims to summarize the literature on learning curve (LC) in LCBDE. Materials and Methods: PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library were systematically searched for articles from inception to June 3, 2022 (PROSPERO Ref No: CRD42022328451). Basic clinical demographics were collected. Poisson means (95% confidence interval [95% CI]) was used to determine the number of cases required to surmount the LC (NLC). Results: Eight articles (n = 2071 patients) reported LC outcomes in LCBDE with mean study period of 5.9 ± 2.8 years. Majority of studies (62.5%) used arbitrary methods of LC analysis. Most common outcomes reported were complications (any or major) (75%), open conversion (75%), length of stay (62.5%), and operating time (50%). Mean CBD diameter was 11.3 ± 4.8 mm (n = 1122 patients). Incidence of acute cholecystitis, acute cholangitis, and acute pancreatitis were 13.9% (n = 232/1668), 7.8% (n = 128/1629), and 13.7% (n = 229/1668), respectively. Pooled analysis of all the included studies showed NLC of 78.8 cases (95% CI: 71.9-86.3). Studies that used cumulative sum control chart analysis, nonarbitrary methods, and arbitrary-based LC had NLC of 152.0 (95% CI: 135.4-170.1), 108.0 (95% CI: 96.6-120.4), and 49.7 (95% CI: 42.0-58.3) cases, respectively. NLC was 37.0 cases (95% CI: 29.1-46.5) for single surgeon LC, and 99.8 cases (95% CI: 90.2-110.0) for institutional LC. Conclusion: Studies reporting NLC in LCBDE are heterogeneous. Further studies should use nonarbitrary methods of analysis for patient-reported outcome measures and procedure-specific morbidity.
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- Kai Siang Chan
- Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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Pavlidis ET, Pavlidis TE. Current management of concomitant cholelithiasis and common bile duct stones. World J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 15:169-176. [PMID: 36896310 PMCID: PMC9988640 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i2.169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023] Open
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The management policy of concomitant cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis is based on a one- or two-stage procedure. It basically includes either laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) with laparoscopic common bile duct (CBD) exploration (LCBDE) in the same operation or LC with preoperative, postoperative and even intraoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography-endoscopic sphincterotomy (ERCP-ES) for stone clearance. The most frequently used worldwide option is preoperative ERCP-ES and stone removal followed by LC, preferably on the next day. In cases where preoperative ERCP-ES is not feasible, the proposed alternative of intraoperative rendezvous ERCP-ES simultaneously with LC has been advocated. The intraoperative extraction of CBD stones is superior to postoperative rendezvous ERCP-ES. However, there is no consensus on the superiority of laparoendoscopic rendezvous. This is equivalent to a traditional two-stage procedure. Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation reduces recurrence. LCBDE and intraoperative ERCP have similar good outcomes. The risk of recurrence after ERCP-ES is greater than that after LCBDE. Laparoscopic ultrasonography may delineate the anatomy and detect CBD stones. The majority of surgeons prefer the transcductal instead of the transcystic approach for CBDE with or without T-tube drainage, but the transcystic approach must be used where possible. LCBDE is a safe and effective choice when performed by an experienced surgeon. However, the requirement of specific equipment and advanced training are drawbacks. The percutaneous approach is an alternative when ERCP fails. Surgical or endoscopic reintervention for retained stones may be needed. For asymptomatic CBD stones, ERCP clearance is the first-choice method. Both one-stage and two-stage management are acceptable and can ensure improved quality of life.
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- Efstathios T Pavlidis
- 2nd Propedeutic Department of Surgery, Hippocration Hospital, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54642, Greece
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- 2nd Propedeutic Department of Surgery, Hippocration Hospital, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54642, Greece
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Yildirim M, Dasiran F, Ozsoy U, Daldal E, Kocabay A, Okan I. The Efficiency of Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration in Endoscopic Retrograde-Cholangiopancreatography-Limited Setting in a Peripheral University Hospital. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2020; 31:665-671. [PMID: 32907473 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2020.0525] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate complications and costs in patients treated with laparoscopic and open method for common bile duct (CBD) stones. Secondary aim is to compare the effectiveness, safety, and outcomes of these methods. In addition, it is aimed to review the feasibility of laparoscopic method in rural areas. Methods: Seventy-one patients were analyzed retrospectively. Patients were divided into two groups as open and laparoscopic surgical method. These groups were analyzed comparatively in terms of complications and costs. Subgroups were formed from patients who underwent T-tube drainage, primary closure, and biliary anastomosis as choledochotomy management. As a secondary outcome, these three subgroups were investigated in terms of complications and cost. Results: The cost was lower in open method compared to laparoscopic method (484$, 707$, P = .002). There was no significant difference in postoperative complications between groups (P = .257). While the mean hospital stay was longer in the open group, the operation time was shorter (P = .002, P = .03). The mean length of hospital stay in the T-tube group was significantly higher than the primary closure (P = .001). The cost in the T-tube group was significantly higher than the primary closure and biliary anastomosis groups. Conclusion: Laparoscopic CBD exploration by experienced surgeons in endoscopic retrograde-cholangiopancreatography-limited settings is an effective and safe method in the treatment of choledocholithiasis. This procedure should not be limited to reference centers and should be performed safely in rural areas by well-trained surgeons.
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- Murat Yildirim
- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat, Turkey
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Sardiwalla II, Koto MZ, Kumar N, Balabyeki MA. Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration Use of a Rigid Ureteroscope: A Single Institute Experience. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2018; 28:1169-1173. [DOI: 10.1089/lap.2018.0042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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- Imraan I. Sardiwalla
- Department of General Surgery, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of General Surgery, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of General Surgery, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of General Surgery, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa
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Takalkar YP, Koranne MS, Vashist KS, Khedekar PG, Garale MN, Rege SA, Dalvi AN. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with choledochoduodenostomy in a patient with situs inversus totalis. J Minim Access Surg 2018; 14:241-243. [PMID: 29882522 PMCID: PMC6001295 DOI: 10.4103/jmas.jmas_122_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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A 50-year-old female presented to us with features of obstructive jaundice. Investigations revealed cholelithiasis with single large impacted calculus in the common bile duct (CBD) and significant dilatation of extrahepatic biliary tree. Incidentally, the patient was also detected to have situs inversus totalis (SIT). Attempt at extraction of the calculus in the CBD by endoscopic retrograde cholangiography failed, and a 7F stent was placed. The patient was subjected to laparoscopic cholecystectomy, CBD exploration with the extraction of the offending calculus and laparoscopic choledochoduodenostomy (LCDD). The patient had an uneventful recovery and is since discharged. PubMed search did not reveal LCDD in SIT as a procedure reported in literature to the best of our knowledge.
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- Yogesh P Takalkar
- Department of General Surgery, Seth G S Medical College and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Seth G S Medical College and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Seth G S Medical College and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Seth G S Medical College and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Seth G S Medical College and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Seth G S Medical College and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Seth G S Medical College and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Zerey M, Haggerty S, Richardson W, Santos B, Fanelli R, Brunt LM, Stefanidis D. Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration. Surg Endosc 2017; 32:2603-2612. [DOI: 10.1007/s00464-017-5991-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2017] [Accepted: 11/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Feng Q, Huang Y, Wang K, Yuan R, Xiong X, Wu L. Laparoscopic Transcystic Common Bile Duct Exploration: Advantages over Laparoscopic Choledochotomy. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0162885. [PMID: 27668730 PMCID: PMC5036868 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0162885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2016] [Accepted: 08/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Purpose The ideal treatment for choledocholithiasis should be simple, readily available, reliable, minimally invasive and cost-effective for patients. We performed this study to compare the benefits and drawbacks of different laparoscopic approaches (transcystic and choledochotomy) for removal of common bile duct stones. Methods A systematic search was implemented for relevant literature using Cochrane, PubMed, Ovid Medline, EMBASE and Wanfang databases. Both the fixed-effects and random-effects models were used to calculate the odds ratio (OR) or the mean difference (MD) with 95% confidence interval (CI) for this study. Results The meta-analysis included 18 trials involving 2,782 patients. There were no statistically significant differences between laparoscopic choledochotomy for common bile duct exploration (LCCBDE) (n = 1,222) and laparoscopic transcystic common bile duct exploration (LTCBDE) (n = 1,560) regarding stone clearance (OR 0.73, 95% CI 0.50–1.07; P = 0.11), conversion to other procedures (OR 0.62, 95% CI 0.21–1.79; P = 0.38), total morbidity (OR 1.65, 95% CI 0.92–2.96; P = 0.09), operative time (MD 12.34, 95% CI −0.10–24.78; P = 0.05), and blood loss (MD 1.95, 95% CI −9.56–13.46; P = 0.74). However, the LTCBDE group showed significantly better results for biliary morbidity (OR 4.25, 95% CI 2.30–7.85; P<0.001), hospital stay (MD 2.52, 95% CI 1.29–3.75; P<0.001), and hospital expenses (MD 0.30, 95% CI 0.23–0.37; P<0.001) than the LCCBDE group. Conclusions LTCBDE is safer than LCCBDE, and is the ideal treatment for common bile duct stones.
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- Qian Feng
- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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Li S, Li Y, Geng J, Liu B, Gao R, Zhou Z, Hu S. Concurrent Percutaneous Transhepatic Papillary Balloon Dilatation Combined with Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for the Treatment of Gallstones with Common Bile Duct Stones. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2016; 25:886-91. [PMID: 26575245 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2015.0220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical effectiveness and safety of percutaneous transhepatic papillary balloon dilatation (PPBD) combined with laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) for the treatment of gallstones with common bile duct stones. MATERIALS AND METHODS From February 2012 to January 2013, 65 patients (31 males and 34 females) who had gallstones with common bile duct stones were divided into two groups: endoscopic papillary balloon dilatation (EPBD)+LC (n = 40 cases) and PPBD+LC (n = 25 cases). The maximum transverse diameter of common bile duct stoned was 15 mm. White blood cell count and serum amylase level were measured at 12 hours and 72 hours after the operation, and operation time, time of gastrointestinal function recovery, and hospitalization time were analyzed. RESULTS No case in either group was converted to open surgery. The stones were successfully pushed out into the duodenum in all patients of both groups. One case of postoperative pancreatitis (2.5%) and 5 cases of hyperamylasemia (12.5%) occurred among the 40 patients in the EPBD+LC group. In contrast, no case of postoperative pancreatitis and 2 cases of hyperamylasemia (8%) occurred among the 25 patients in the PPBD+LC group. The serum amylase level at 12 hours postoperatively was statistically significantly different (307 ± 39.94 IU/L in the EPBD+LC group and 193 ± 30.78 IU/L in the PPBD+LC group; P < .05). There were no significant differences between the two groups in operative time, postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery time, or hospital stay time (P > .05). During follow-up of 2 years, 1 case of recurrence for common bile duct stones was discovered and was treated successfully with EPBD repeatedly. CONCLUSIONS PPBD combined with LC simultaneously is an alternative effective and safe procedure for the treatment of gallstones and bile duct stones, especially for those patients who are unsuitable for endoscopic treatment.
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- Shengyong Li
- 1 Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University , Jinan, People's Republic of China .,2 Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Municipal Hospital of Weihai , Weihai, People's Republic of China
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- 3 Department of Interventional Medicine, The Second Hospital of Shandong University , Jinan, People's Republic of China
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- 2 Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Municipal Hospital of Weihai , Weihai, People's Republic of China
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- 3 Department of Interventional Medicine, The Second Hospital of Shandong University , Jinan, People's Republic of China
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- 2 Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Municipal Hospital of Weihai , Weihai, People's Republic of China
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- 2 Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Municipal Hospital of Weihai , Weihai, People's Republic of China
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- 1 Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University , Jinan, People's Republic of China
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Zhan X, Wang Y, Zhu J, Lin X. Laparoscopic Choledocholithotomy With a Novel Articulating Forceps. Surg Innov 2015; 23:124-9. [PMID: 26092564 DOI: 10.1177/1553350615591399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to assess the safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic common bile duct (CBD) exploration with a novel articulating forceps. METHODS A retrospective analysis was carried out of 90 patients who underwent laparoscopic transcholedochal CBD exploration for choledocholithiasis between May 2006 and June 2014. Forty-five patients underwent laparoscopic choledocholithotomy using the routine instruments (group A). Forty-five patients underwent laparoscopic choledocholithotomy using the routine instruments plus the novel articulating forceps (group B). The 2 group populations were similar with regard to demographic data and clinical presentations. RESULTS Laparoscopic transcholedochal CBD exploration was successful in all 90 patients. The mean diameter of the CBD was 14.42 mm in group A and 14.73 mm in group B (P > .05). The average number of stones extracted per patient was 4.22 in group A and 4.67 in group B (P > .05). The patients in group A had a significantly longer operative time than the patients in group B (109.38 vs 80.49 minutes; P < .01). The intraoperative blood loss was minimal in both groups, and no major complications were observed in either group. The mean hospitalization stay was 6.60 days in group A and 5.58 days in group B (P < .01). CONCLUSION Laparoscopic transcholedochal CBD exploration with the novel articulating forceps is a safe and effective approach to the management of choledocholithiasis that offers a short operating time and short postoperative hospital stay.
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- Xiaoli Zhan
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University College of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University College of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University College of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University College of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Common bile duct exploration (CBDE) is an accepted treatment for choledocholithiasis. This procedure is not well studied in the elderly population. Here we evaluate the results of CBDE in elderly patients (>70 years) and compare the open (group A) with the laparoscopic group (group B). A retrospective review was performed of elderly patients with proven common bile duct (CBD) stones who underwent CBDE from January 2005 to December 2009. There were 55 patients in group A and 33 patients in group B. Mean age was 77.6 years (70-91 years). Both groups had similar demographics, liver function tests, and stone size-12 mm (range, 5-28 mm). Patients who had empyema (n = 9), acute cholecystitis (n = 15), and those who had had emergency surgery (n = 28) were more likely to be in group A (P < 0.05). The mean length of stay for group A was 11.7 ± 7.3 days; for group B, 5.2 ± 6.3 days; the complication rate was higher in group A (group A, 38.2%; group B, 8.5%; P = 0.072). The overall complication and mortality rate was 29.5% and 3.4%, respectively. CBDE can be performed safely in the elderly with accepted morbidity and mortality. The laparoscopic approach is feasible and safe in elective setting even in the elderly.
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- Vishal G. Shelat
- Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
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Bandyopadhyay SK, Khanna S, Sen B, Tantia O. Antegrade common bile duct (CBD) stenting after laparoscopic CBD exploration. J Minim Access Surg 2011; 3:19-25. [PMID: 20668614 PMCID: PMC2910375 DOI: 10.4103/0972-9941.30682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2006] [Accepted: 09/05/2006] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) has been found to be a safe, efficient and cost-effective treatment for choledocholithiasis. Following LCBDE, the clearance may be ascertained by a cholangiogram or choledochoscopy. The common bile duct (CBD) may be closed primarily with or without a stent in situ or may be drained by means of a T-tube or a biliary enteric anastomosis.
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Chander J, Vindal A, Lal P, Gupta N, Ramteke VK. Laparoscopic management of CBD stones: an Indian experience. Surg Endosc 2010; 25:172-81. [PMID: 20535498 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-010-1152-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2010] [Accepted: 05/17/2010] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Common bile duct stones (CBDS) that are seen in the Asian population are very different from those seen in the west. It is not infrequent to see multiple, large, and impacted stones and a hugely dilated CBD. Many of these patients have been managed by open CBD exploration (OCBDE), even after the advent of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), because these large stones pose significant challenges for extraction by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. This series presents the largest experience of managing CBDS using a laparoscopic approach from Indian subcontinent. METHODS Between 2003 and 2009, 150 patients with documented CBDS were treated laparoscopically at a tertiary care hospital in New Delhi. Of these, 4 patients were managed through transcystic route and 140 through the transcholedochal route. RESULTS There were 34 men and 116 women patients with age ranging from 15 to 72 years. The mean size of the CBD on ultrasound was 11.7 ± 3.7 mm and on MRCP 13.8 ± 4.7 mm. The number of stones extracted varied from 1 to 70 and the size of the extracted stones from 5 to 30 mm. The average duration of surgery was 139.9 ± 26.3 min and the mean intraoperative blood loss was 103.4 ± 85.9 ml. There were 6 conversions to open procedures, 1 postoperative death (0.7%), and 23 patients (15%) had nonfatal postoperative complications. Three patients had retained stones (2%) and one developed recurrent stone (0.7%). CONCLUSIONS Even in patients with multiple, large, and impacted CBDS, there is scope for a minimally invasive procedure with its attendant benefits in the form of laparoscopic CBD exploration (LCBDE).
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- Jagdish Chander
- Department of Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Lok Nayak Hospital, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi, 110002, India.
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Why is there recurrence after transcystic laparoscopic bile duct clearance? Risk factor analysis. Surg Endosc 2009; 23:1470-5. [PMID: 19263129 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-009-0377-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2008] [Revised: 12/06/2008] [Accepted: 01/16/2009] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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AIM Incidence of common bile duct stones (CBDS) is approximately 10% in patients with symptomatic gallstones undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Transcystic laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (TC-CBDE) is safe and efficient in achieving bile duct clearance from stones, with a success rate of between 85% and 95%. The aim of this retrospective study is the evaluation of risk factors and recurrence in patients treated with TC-CBDS. METHODS From October 2003 until September 2007, 110 consecutive patients with common bile duct stones and gallbladder were included in the study. Average age was 64 years (range 21-82 years). The procedure was completed laparoscopically in 106 patients (96.4%): with TC-CBDE in 90 patients (85%), who are the object of this study; and with TC-CBDE + perioperative guide wire papillotomy ("rendezvous") in 16 cases (15%). In the 90 patients treated with TC-CBDE which we examined, the risk factors were: preoperative liver function tests, diameter of the common bile duct (normal 8 mm or less), number of stones (<or=3 or more), presence of stones with biliary sludge, and pre- or intraoperative diagnosis. Student's test was used for statistical analysis with a P value of < 0.05 defined as statistically significant. RESULT The conversion rate to open surgery was 3.6%. There were no mortalities. The average operative time was 115.6 min. The morbility rate was 7.7% with 4.8% local complications and 2.9% general complications. Average follow-up on 90 patients (after TC-CBDE) was 28 months (range 4.2-48 months). We found six recurrences (6.7%). The statistic analysis showed that only number of stones >3 with biliary sludge predicted a recurrence (p < 0.05) while the other factors did not show important clinical variables. CONCLUSION TC-CBDE is safe and effective in the majority of cases of CBDS. The incidence of recurrence is low but there are some risk factors, such as number of stones >3 with biliary sludge, which do not favor the successful outcome of the procedure. In such cases, it is essential that the TC-CBDE is integrated with other procedures which, although more complex, assure the clearance of the bile duct.
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OBJECTIVE To describe the technique of laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) with high clearance rates, low morbidity, and mortality rates. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA LCBDE is well accepted by patients because treatment is obtained during the same anesthesia. If one stage therapy for gallstones and common bile duct stones provides success rates equivalent to those of the sequential approach, with lower costs, this should be considered the standard of care. METHODS From September 1991 to March 2007, 5201 laparoscopic cholecystectomies were performed at São José Avaí Hospital. LCBDE was carried out in 481 patients (9.25%). RESULTS Of 481 LCBDE, 225 (46.78%) were managed using a transcystic approach and 183 (38.05%) with choledochotomy (114 with transcystic choledochotomy and 69 with longitudinal opening of the common bile duct). Successful laparoscopic stone clearance was achieved in 468 (97.3%). An elective postsurgical endoscopic sphincterotomy were done on the 13 (2.70%) patients not cleared laparoscopically. Seven patients had unexpected retained stones. CONCLUSIONS LCBDE during laparoscopic cholecystectomy solves 2 problems during the same anesthesia with high success rates and may be employed successfully.
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Pavlidis TE, Marakis GN, Symeonidis N, Psarras K, Ballas K, Rafailidis S, Sakantamis AK. Considerations concerning laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the extremely elderly. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2008; 18:56-60. [PMID: 18266576 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2007.0037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Since octogenarians become a growing part of the population and surgical care is possible in them, this study was conducted to evaluate the outcome of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients 80 years of age and over. METHODS From June 1993 to May 2006, a total of 1263 patients underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, applying the four-trocar American technique; 21 among them were >/=80 years. We retrospectively reviewed patients' age, gender, indication for surgery, comorbid conditions, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score, conversion to open procedure, postoperative complications, and length of hospital stay. RESULTS The mean age in the >/=80 group was 82.5+/-3 and 57% were women, while in the <80 group 72% of patients were women. Recurrent biliary colic was the most frequent (62%) indication for surgery among the elderly patients. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and endoscopic sphincterotomy were performed preoperatively in 6 elderly patients (29%); there were 4 cases of acute calculus pancreatitis and 2 cases of acute cholangitis. A high surgical risk (ASA score of III and IV) was estimated in 11 patients (52%) from the >/=80 group versus 32% in the <80 group (P =0.047). Conversion rate was higher (19%) and hospital stay was longer (4.9 days) in the >/=80 group, compared to younger patients (P =0.01). Mortality was zero and morbidity was 14% versus 3% in the <80 group (P =0.03), including 1 case of postoperative bleeding, 1 case of wound infection, and 1 case of pulmonary atelectasis, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the extremely elderly is safe and well tolerated; however, it is associated with a higher conversion rate, increased morbidity, and a longer hospital stay.
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- Theodoros E Pavlidis
- 2nd Propedeutical Department of Surgery, Medical School, Aristotle University, Hippocration Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Lien HH, Huang CC, Wang PC, Chen YH, Huang CS, Lin TL, Tsai MC. Validation assessment of the Chinese (Taiwan) version of the Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index for patients with symptomatic gallstone disease. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2007; 17:429-34. [PMID: 17705721 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2006.0141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Symptomatic gallstone is one of the most common diseases in Taiwan. The aim of this study was to develop a Mandarin Chinese outcomes measure for the assessment on quality of life among gallstone patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS The Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index (GIQLI) is a valid, disease-specific measure for the evaluation of health status and treatment effectiveness for adults with chronic gastrointestinal condition. The GIQLI was translated into Mandarin Chinese using a parallel model. The Chinese (Taiwan) version of the GIQLI (CGIQLI) was administered to 102 patients with symptomatic gallstone disease in a prospective manner; the CGIQLI then was validated according to established criteria for reliability, validity, and longitudinal sensitivity. RESULTS The CGIQLI demonstrates good test-retest reliability (r = 0.92, P = 0.001) and internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.92). The CGIQLI significantly correlates with the Mandarin Chinese (Taiwan) version of the generic 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36). The standardized response mean for the CGIQLI total score is 0.96, indicating excellent sensitivity to clinical change in the study group. CONCLUSION This validation study demonstrated that the performance characteristics of the CGIQLI are equivalent to the English version, the GIQLI. This study demonstrates that the CGIQLI is a valid tool to evaluate adults with chronic gastrointestinal problems among the Chinese-speaking population.
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- Heng-Hui Lien
- Division of General Surgery, Cathay Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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