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Laparoscopic surgery for choledochal cysts

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  • Recent advances in pediatric hepatobiliary surgery
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Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences

Abstract

Laparoscopic cystectomy has become a common procedure for choledochal cysts. The cyst should be removed completely just above the confluence of the common biliopancreatic channel at the distal end and approximately 5 mm from the confluence of the right and left hepatic ducts at the proximal end to avoid complications of the cystic remnant. The operation is feasible and safe. The rate of conversion to open surgery is low. The rate of complication under skill laparoscopic surgeons is also low, even lower than in open surgery. There was no difference between hepaticoduodenostomy and hepaticojejunostomy concerning the rate of cholangitis. Gastritis due to bilious reflux occurred with a low rate in hepaticoduodenostomy. Both techniques could be used for choledochal cysts; however, hepaticoduodenostomy should be applied for choledochal cysts without intrahepatic dilatation of biliary tract.

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Liem, N.T. Laparoscopic surgery for choledochal cysts. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci 20, 487–491 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00534-013-0608-0

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