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Comparison of Primary Closure and T-tube Drainage following Laparoscopic CBD Exploration
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society ; : 399-403, 2009.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-14899
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) has traditionally been accompanied by T-tube drainage. However, patients must carry it for several weeks and often suffer problems related to the T-tube. So, primary closure of CBD has been proposed as a safe and effective alternative to T-tube placement after laparoscopic choledochotomy. The aim of this study was to compare primary closure versus T-tube drainage after LCBDE.

METHODS:

Between January 2000 and December 2005, 63 patients suffering from choledocholithiasis underwent LCBDE successfully through choledochotomy. Those patients were devided into two groups; primary closure group (group P) and T-tube placement group (group T). Patients' clinical characeristics, postoperative outcome and follow up data were compared between the two groups.

RESULTS:

Of 63 patients, 30 (48.6%) had primary closure of the choledochotomy and 33 (52.4%) had T-tube drainage. Stone clearance rate was 100% in both groups. The mean operation time and the incidence of postoperative complications had no significant difference between the two groups. The mean postoperative hospital stay (8.8 vs. 16.4 days, P<0.001) was significantly shorter in the P group compared to the T group. Each group had one recurrent CBD stone. None of both groups showed symptoms or signs associated with CBD stricture during the follow up period.

CONCLUSION:

Primary closure of choledochotomy after LCBDE can prevent the disadvantages associated with T-tube and lead to a shorter hospital stay. Therefore, primary closure should be considered as a safe alternative method after LCBDE.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Postoperative Complications / Stress, Psychological / Drainage / Incidence / Follow-Up Studies / Common Bile Duct / Constriction, Pathologic / Choledocholithiasis / Length of Stay Type of study: Incidence study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Humans Language: Korean Journal: Journal of the Korean Surgical Society Year: 2009 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Postoperative Complications / Stress, Psychological / Drainage / Incidence / Follow-Up Studies / Common Bile Duct / Constriction, Pathologic / Choledocholithiasis / Length of Stay Type of study: Incidence study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Humans Language: Korean Journal: Journal of the Korean Surgical Society Year: 2009 Type: Article