ArticleSurgery today2018
Laparoscopic surgery for congenital biliary dilatation: a single-institution experience.
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- Robot-assisted versus open surgery for adult congenital biliary dilatation: a comparative study of the short- and long-term outcomes.Surgery today · 2026Article
- Safety and efficacy of robot-assisted bile ductoplasty and intrapancreatic bile duct resection in congenital biliary dilatation: a single-center retrospective cohort (2013-2024).Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Article
- Giant bile duct dilatation in newborn: A case report.World journal of clinical cases · 2024Article
- Non-stapled, total laparoscopic Roux-en-Y anastomosis: A safe and effective procedure for radical pediatric choledochal cyst excision.Surgery open science · 2024Article
- Changes in operative trends and short-term outcomes of surgery for congenital biliary dilatation in adults using real-world data: A multilevel analysis based on a nationwide administrative database in Japan.Annals of gastroenterological surgery · 2023Article
- Minimally invasive strategy for type I choledochal cyst in adult: combination of laparoscopy and choledochoscopy.Surgical endoscopy · 2021Article
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Abstract
purposeLaparoscopic surgery as a treatment for congenital biliary dilatation is uncommon. We herein present a series of laparoscopic surgeries for congenital biliary dilatation performed in our institution and review our experience with this approach over a long period of time.
methodsMedical records of 36 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery for congenital biliary dilatation from 1996 to 2015 were retrospectively reviewed. Data on patient demographics, operative time, blood loss, hospital stay, and complications were evaluated. A comparison between the former period (Group A, 1996-2005) and the latter period (Group B, 2006-2015) was performed.
resultsThe patients comprised 23 females and 13 males with a median age of 34 years. The median operative time, blood loss, and hospital stay was 493 min, 154 g, and 11 days, respectively. Total early and late complications occurred in 7 (19%) and 2 (5%) patients, respectively. A comparison between Groups A and B revealed no significant difference in operative time or complications, but operative blood loss, open conversion, and hospital stay were significantly lower in Group B than in Group A (P < 0.05).
conclusionLaparoscopic surgery for congenital biliary dilatation is feasible and provides acceptable results. Further prospective studies of larger numbers of patients are needed.
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