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ArticleUpdates in surgery2026

Application of three-dimensional visualization technology on one-step PTCSL for complex hepatolithiasis.

Yawen Cao, Qing Wu, Li-Yun Huang, Shunqian Wen, Zhi-Hao Lai, Shuai-Mei Luo, Zhao-Wei Ding, Cheng Li, Yong-Qing Ye

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Yawen Cao *Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510655, Guangdong Province, China.
Qing Wu *Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, 528000, Guangdong Province, China.
Li-Yun HuangDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, 528000, Guangdong Province, China.
Shunqian WenDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, 528000, Guangdong Province, China.
Zhi-Hao LaiDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, 528000, Guangdong Province, China.
Shuai-Mei LuoDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, 528000, Guangdong Province, China.
Zhao-Wei DingDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
Cheng LiDepartment of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China. 182838li@163.com.
Yong-Qing YeDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, 528000, Guangdong Province, China. yeyongqing2022@126.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3852-0701

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Fundamental and Applied Basic Research Fund Committee of Guangdong Province No. 2022A1515220159Fundamental and Applied Basic Research Fund Committee of Guangdong Province No. 2023A1515220128Fundamental and Applied Basic Research Fund Committee of Guangdong Province, 2022A1515140186Guangdong Medical Science and Technology Research Fund Project, No. A2023395Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Chinese Medicine No. 20241303Innovation Research Fund of Foshan Second People's Hospital 2024D20
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Abstract

objectiveThe one-step percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopic lithotripsy (PTCSL) technology for the treatment of hepatolithiasis is still considered challenging. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the influence of three-dimensional (3D) visualization on one-step PTCSL , Perioperative and long-term clinical data were profoundly analyzed during the treatment of intrahepatic bile duct stones. 

methodsWe reviewed data on 231 hepatolithiasis patients receiving surgical treatment in our department from January 2015 to January 2019, including 139 patients in group A treated with one-step PTCSL assisted by 3D visualization and 92 patients in group B treated with one-step PTCSL alone.

resultsThe short-term outcomes including hospital stay, intraoperative blood loss, immediate stone removal rate, and the long-term outcomes including postoperative complications and recurrence-free survival (RFS) were compared. The results showed that one-step PTCSL assisted by 3D visualization slightly reduced Intraoperative blood Loss (21.14 ± 17.91 ml vs. 21.47 ± 25.91 ml; P = 0.000) and hospital stay (12.21 ± 6.14 days vs. 18.77 ± 8.73 days; P = 0.000). Moreover, there are no significant differences in hospitalization expenses, stone final clearance rate and postoperative complications between the two groups.

conclusionThe 3D visualization can make one-step PTCSL a safe, effective, and promising treatment for patients with complicated primary hepatolithiasis. The perioperative and long-term outcomes are satisfactory for complicated primary hepatolithiasis.

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3D visualizationCholedochoscopyHepatolithiasisPercutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopic lithotripsy (PTCSL)

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