Laparoscopic management of bile duct and gastrointestinal injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of laparoscopic management for bile duct and gastrointestinal injuries during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Methods Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with or without laparoscopic bile duct exploration was attempted in 9 016 consecutive patients between October 1991 and December 2002. We experienced 14 cases of bile duct injuries (0.15%) and 3 cases of gastrointestinal injuries (0.03%). One patient with circumferential injury and 10 patients with partial laceration injuries of the bile duct underwent a laparoscopic simple closure. One gastric and two duodenal injuries were successfully repaired under laparoscope. Results Expect 1 patient suffered postoperative biliary leakage and bile duct stricture 1 year after the surgery, all the patients were cured and discharged from the hospital. Conclusions Partial laceration injuries of the bile duct or gastrointestinal injuries could be treated with a laparoscopic technique. Concerning laparoscopic management of circumferential bile duct injuries, further study should be taken.