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An Alternative Approach of Choledocholithotomy via Laparoscopic Choledochotomy
Shing-Moo Huang;
Chew-Wun Wu, MD;
Gar-Yang Chau, MD;
Shyr-Chuan Jwo, MD;
Wing-Yiu Lui, MD;
Fang-Ku P'eng, MD
Arch Surg. 1996;131(4):407-411.
Abstract
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Objective
To evaluate the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic choledocholithotomy via choledochotomy for the treatment of choledocholithiasis.
Design
A prospective series of 1332 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomies, with a mean follow-up of 21.2 months.
Setting
University-affiliated referral center. Patients: Forty-three patients (3%) with documented common bile duct stones from January 1991 to February 1995.
Interventions
Laparoscopic choledocholithotomy with choledochotomy and T tube drainage were performed in 40 patients. Postoperative endoscopic sphincterotomy after laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed in three patients.
Main Outcome Measures
Documented removal of common bile duct stones and procedure-related complications.
Results
Laparoscopic choledocholithotomy via choledochotomy was successful in 35 (88%) of 40 patients in whom this procedure was attempted. The mean (±SD) operation time was 191.3±75.4 minutes, and the mean (±SD) length of postoperative stay was 10.4±2.7 days. Seven complications (18%) were recorded, including three major complications (8%) and two retained stones (5%).
Conclusions
Laparoscopic choledocholithotomy via choledochotomy can be performed safely, without increasing the morbidity rate as compared with that of open choledocholithotomy. Thus, some of the advantages of minimally invasive surgery are preserved.
(Arch Surg. 1996;131:407-411)
Author Affiliations
From the Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Veterans General Hospital—Taipei (Drs Huang, Wu, Chau, Jwo, Lui, and P'eng), and the College of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei (Drs Huang, Wu, Chau, Lui, and P'eng), Taiwan.
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