The prevention of bile leakage in laparoscopic common bile duct exploration through micro-incision approach at the cystic duct-CBD junction / 中华普通外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate bile leakage prevention in laparoscopic common bile duct (CBD) choledochoscopic exploration through micro-incision approach at the cystic duct-CBD junction.Methods From August 2007 to February 2015,a total of 147 cases undergoing laparoscopic CBD choledochoscopic exploration through micro-incision approach at the cystic duct-CBD junction were included in this study.From August 2007 to November 2012,57 patients were treated with laparoseopic CBD exploration (control group).From November 2012 to February 2015,90 patients were with optimized suture method of CBD (study group).The outcomes of patients in two groups were compared,including procedure time (PT),postoperative hospitalization time (PHT),and postoperative complications.Results In control group,the bile leakage rate was 5.3％,compared to 1.1％ in study group.There were significant differences in postoperative hospitalization time(t =1.98,P =0.0007) and hile leakage rate (x2 =139.5,P =0.04)between the two groups.Conclusions The prophylaxis measurements during operation are important to prevent bile leakage in laparoscopic CBD choledochoscopic exploration through micro-incision approach,including strict indications for micro-incision operation,proper expertise for laparoscopic cholecystectomy and laparoscopic suturing,choledochoscopic exploration,and suturing the whole layer of CBD wall,and carefully checking the suturing spot in case of bile leakage.T-tube placement is recommended while bile leakage is suspected.