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The safety and feasibility of reoperation for the treatment of hepatolithiasis by laparoscopic approach

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Background

Hepatolithiasis removal is associated with high rates of postoperative residual and recurrence, which in some cases may require multiple surgeries. The progress and development of laparoscopic techniques introduced a new way of treating hepatolithiasis. However, the selection criteria for laparoscopic hepatolithiasis surgery, particularly among patients with a history of biliary surgery, remain undetermined. This study aimed to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of reoperation for the treatment of hepatolithiasis via a laparoscopic approach.

Methods

A retrospective analysis of the perioperative course and outcomes was performed on 90 patients who underwent laparoscopic procedures for hepatolithiasis between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2012. Thirty-eight patients had previous biliary tract operative procedures (PB group) and 52 patients had no previous biliary tract procedures (NPB).

Results

There was no significant difference in operative time (342.3 ± 101.0 vs. 334.1 ± 102.7 min), intraoperative blood loss (561.2 ± 458.8 vs. 546.3 ± 570.5 ml), intraoperative transfusion (15.8 vs. 19.2 %), postoperative hospitalization (12.6 ± 4.2 vs. 13.4 % ± 6.3 days), postoperative complications (18.4 vs. 23.1 %), conversion to open laparotomy (10.5 vs. 9.6 %), or intraoperative stone clearance rate (94.7 vs. 90.4 %). There was also no significant difference in stone recurrence (7.9 vs. 11.5 %) and recurrent cholangitis (5.3 vs. 13.5 %) at a mean of 19 months of follow-up (range, 3–51 months) for PB patients compared to NPB patients. The final stone clearance rate was 100 % in both groups.

Conclusions

Reoperation for hepatolithiasis by laparoscopic approach is safe and feasible for selected patients who have undergone previous biliary operations.

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Drs. Tian, Li, Chen, Fan, Bie, Wang, and Zheng have no conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

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  1. Institute of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Shapingba District, Gaotanyan Road, Chongqing, 400038, China

    Ju Tian, Jian-wei Li, Jian Chen, Yu-dong Fan, Ping Bie, Shu-guang Wang & Shu-guo Zheng

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This study was supported by the Foundation of Clinical Scientific Research, Third Military Medical University (No. 2009XLC13).

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Tian, J., Li, Jw., Chen, J. et al. The safety and feasibility of reoperation for the treatment of hepatolithiasis by laparoscopic approach. Surg Endosc 27, 1315–1320 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-012-2606-8

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