Stone removal in laparoscopic choledocholithotomy by routine laparotomic instruments / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To discuss the feasibility of stone removal in laparoscopic choledocholithotomy by routine laparotomic instruments. Methods A total of 73 patients with common bile duct stones were divided randomly into 2 groups the Experimental Group received laparoscopic stone removal by routine laparotomic instruments; the Control Group received stone removal by choledochoscopic net-basket. The stone-free rate, operative time, total hospitalization costs and postoperative complications between the two groups were compared. Results There were no statistical significances in stone-free rate between the Experimental Group ( 94.4% , 34/36) and the Control Group (94.6%, 35/37) ( ? 2=0.000, P =1.000). The operative time in the Experimental Group (150.9 min?26.8 min) was shorter than that in the Control Group (172.3 min?28.6 min) ( t=3.297, P =0.002), whereas the total hospitalization costs in the Experimental Group (4400 yuan?1100 yuan) was lower than that in the Control Group (5000 yuan?1300 yuan) ( t=2.126, P= 0.037). No severe operation-related complications were observed in both of the groups. Conclusions Laparoscopic choledocholithotomy by either routine laparotomic instruments or choledochoscopy is safe and effective. Stone removal by routine laparotomic instruments has the advantages of low costs and short operative time.