Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration:a report of 693 cases / 中国普通外科杂志

ABSTRACT

ObjectiveTo summarize the experience on laparoscopic common bile duct exploration(LCDE). MethodsFrom Mar. 1992 to Mar. 2003, there were 693 cases undergoing LCDE. ResultsThe procedure was successful in 373 out of 391 cases with primary closure of duct incision and 272 out of 302 cases of T tube placement. Membrane stenosis dilation was successful in 68 out of 74 cases. Eleven out of 15 cases of malignant stenosis was successfully treated by biliary endoprosthesis and stent without bile leakage. Seven cases were shifted to open CBD exploration. Bile leakage was cured conservatively in 24 cases. Endoscopy failed to totally remove residual stones in 11 cases. Four cases died postoperatively. Conclusion LCDE was safe and effective in the hands of skilled endoscopists.