Complications of Laparoscopic Exploration of the Common Bile Duct / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the complications of laparoscopic exploration of the common bile duct,and its prevention.Methods From June 2003 to June 2007,a total of 124 patients received laparoscopic exploration of the common bile duct in our department,13 of them developed complications.The data of these 13 patient were analyzed retrospectively.Results Among the 13 cases,3 had intraoperative perforation of the common bile duct(one of them was complicated with perforation of the duodenum),2 had intraoperative hemorrhage;1 had postoperative perforation of the duodenum,2 had biliary leakage(treated by primary suture),1 had postoperative intra-abdominal hemorrhage,and 4 had residual stones in the bile duct.All the complications were cured.Conclusions Strict indications and high-level techniques are important factors for laparoscopic exploration of the common bile duct.The prognosis of the patients can be good as long as open surgery is carried out at proper time and the complications are treated appropriately.