Different methods of laparoscopic common bile duct exploration for extrahepatic bile duct stones / 中华肝胆外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To compare the efficacy and safety of three different methods of laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE).Methods The clinical data of patients with LCBDE treated in our hospital by the same surgeon from January 2010 to December 2012 were retrospectively analyzed.These patients were divided into three groups according to the 3 surgical methods:Group A15 patients were treated with laparoscopic transcystic common bile duct exploration (LTCBDE).Group B85 patients were treated with laparoscopic common bile duct exploration followed by primary duct closure (LCBDEPDC).Group C20 patients were treated with laparoscopic common bile duct exploration and T tube drainage (LCBDE-TD).The study measured the TBIL,inner diameter of common bile duct,costs,length of operation,postoperative hospital stay,peritoneal drainage time,and operation-related complications.Results The operations were successfully carried out in the 3 groups of patients.When compared with group C,group A and group B had significantly shorter operative time,shorter postoperative hospital stay,shorter peritoneal drainage time,lower hospital costs,and earlier return to work (P＜0.05).The only significant difference between group A and group B was the peritoneal drainage time.There was no significant difference in the incidences of postoperative complications between the 3 groups (P＞0.05).Conclusions The three different methods of LCBDE had their own indications.LTCBDE was better than primary suture,and LCBDEPDC was better than T-tube drainage after laparoscopic common bile duct exploration.