Laparoscopic management of common bile duct stones: transcystic approach and choledochotomy

The purpose of this study was to review our experience with laparoscopic common bile duct (CBD) exploration by the transcystic approach and choledochotomy. We selected the transcystic approach for patients whose CBD stones were less than five in number and smaller than 9 mm in diameter, and whose CBD was less than 15 mm in diameter on cholangiograms. Among 217 patients with CBD stones treated laparoscopically, the transcystic approach was performed successfully in 91 of 104 patients in whom it was attempted (87.5%). The other 126 patients underwent laparoscopic choledochotomy, followed by ductal closure with transcystic drainage in 59, T-tube drainage in 46, primary ductal closure in 19, and choledochoduodenostomy in 1. Choledochotomy was converted to open surgery in only 1 patient. The transcystic approach was associated with shorter hospital stay and less morbidity than choledochotomy. However, choledochotomy also had an acceptably low rate of complications. Bile leaks occurred more frequently in those with primary ductal closure than in those with transcystic drainage or T-tube drainage. Residual stones were found in 2 patients with the transcystic approach and in 10 with choledochotomy. The residual stones were removed through the T-tube tract by choledochoscopy in 7 of these 10 patients. From these results we conclude that laparoscopic management of CBD stones is feasible for almost all patients with CBD stones. It is considered to be safe and effective and has the advantage of being a single-stage procedure. Received: July 7, 2000 / Accepted: October 26, 2000     

Long-term results after laparoscopic transverse choledochotomy for common bile duct stones

Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term results of laparoscopic transverse choledochotomy (TC) during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC).Methods Ductal stones were present in 344 of 3,212 patients (10.7%) who underwent LC. The procedure was completed laparoscopically in 329 cases (95.6%), with a TC in 138 cases (41.9%) (the subjects of this study), and with a transcystic duct approach in 191 cases (58.1%).Results Biliary drainage was used in 131 of 138 cases (94.9%). There were major complications in eight patients (5.7%), and one patient died (0.7%). Retained stones were seen in 11 cases (8%). None of the patients was lost to follow-up (mean, 72.3 months; range, 11–145). Ductal stones recurred in five patients (3.6%). No signs of bile stasis and no biliary strictures were observed. In all, 121 patients are alive with no biliary symptoms; 16 have died from unrelated causes.Conclusion Long-term follow-up after laparoscopic TC during LC proved its safety and efficacy.     

A randomized comparison of primary closure and T-tube drainage of the common bile duct after laparoscopic choledochotomy

BACKGROUND: Traditionally, the common bile duct (CBD) has been closed with T-tube drainage after laparoscopic choledochotomy and removal of CBD stones. However, insertion of the T-tube is related to some potential postoperative complications, and patients must carry the T-tube for several weeks before its removal. Primary closure of the CBD without drainage has been proposed as a safe alternative to T-tube placement after laparoscopic choledochotomy. This randomized study aimed to compare the postoperative course and final outcome between the two methods applied after LCBDE. METHODS: Between January 2000 and January 2004, 80 patients treated with laparoscopic choledochotomy for CBD stones were randomly assigned to primary duct closure (n = 40) or T-tube drainage (n = 40). The primary end points were morbidity, operative time, postoperative stay, hospital expenses, and time until return to work. RESULTS: There were no differences in the demographic characteristics or clinical presentations between the two groups. In the primary closure group, the postoperative stay (5.2 +/- 2.2 vs 8.3 +/- 3.6 days) and the time until return to work (12.6 +/- 5.1 vs 20.4 +/- 13.2 days) were significantly shorter, the hospital expenses (8,638 +/- 2,946 vs 12,531 +/- 4,352 yuan) were significantly lower, and the incidences of postoperative complications (15% vs 27.5%) and biliary complications (10% vs 20%) were statistically and insignificantly lower than in the T-tube drainage group. In the primary closure group, six patients experienced postoperative complications, four of whom had biliary complications, compared, respectively, with 11 and 8 patients in the T-tube drainage group. CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that primary CBC closure after laparoscopic choledochotomy was a viable alternative to mandatory T-tube drainage.     

An angulated common bile duct predisposes to recurrent symptomatic bile duct stones after endoscopic stone extraction

Background Endoscopic sphincterotomy and stone extraction are standard procedures for the removal of bile duct stones. Stone recurrence can, however, occur in up to 25% of cases. Risk factors have been poorly defined, but are believed to be related to bile stasis. This study investigated whether an angulated common bile duct (CBD) that may predispose to bile stasis influences symptomatic stone recurrence after successful endoscopic therapy. Methods This study included 232 consecutive patients (mean age, 64.1 years; 86 men) who had undergone therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for bile duct stones. Data from the follow-up period (36 ± 17 months) were obtained from medical records and patient questioning. Common bile duct angulation and diameter were measured from the cholangiogram after stone removal. Results Symptomatic bile duct stones recurred in 16% of the patients (36/232). Three independent risk factors were identified by multivariate analysis: an angulated CBD (angle, ≤145°; relative risk [RR], 5.2; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.2–12.5; p = 0.0002), a dilated CBD (diameter, ≥13 mm; RR, 2.6; 95% CI, 1.2–5.7; p = 0.017), and a previous open cholecystectomy (RR, 2.7; 95% CI, 1.3–5.9; p = 0.0117). Gender, age, urgency of procedure, or a periampullary diverticulum did not influence the recurrence rate. Conclusions Angulation of the CBD (≤145°) on endoscopic cholangiography, a dilated CBD, and a previous open cholecystectomy are independent risk factors for symptomatic recurrence of bile duct stones. The findings support the role of bile stasis in stone recurrence. Further studies using these data prospectively to identify high-risk patients are warranted. Part of this work was presented at the Digestive Disease Week in New Orleans, 16–20 May 2004, and published in abstract form in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2004;59: AB197     

腹腔镜胆道探查胆总管一期缝合术治疗胆管结石的疗效分析

目的探讨腹腔镜下胆道探查术、胆总管一期缝合术的临床疗效与可行性。方法2014年2月至2017年2月收集贵州医科大学附属医院106例胆总管结石病人,男性44例、女性62例,年龄18~75岁,平均(46.5±15.7)岁。106例胆总管结石病人,伴或不伴胆囊结石与肝内胆管结石,其中腹腔镜下胆道探查胆总管一期缝合术67例,腹腔镜下胆道探查T管引流术39例,对两组病例手术适应证、手术时间、术后恢复情况、并发症等进行比较。结果胆总管一期缝合组的手术时间、术后住院天数、腹腔引流管放置时间分别为(72.8±21.0)min、(2.8±1.9)d和(5.5±2.3)d,优于T管引流术组的(95.5±26.5)min、(5.7±1.4)d和(8.1±2.6)d(均P0.05),术后肛门排气时间两组分别为(1.9±0.8)d和(2.1±0.5)d、差异无统计学意义;两组均无肝衰竭、腹腔感染、胆管残余结石、胆道出血及穿孔,胆漏发生率T管引流术组(3例)高于胆总管一期缝合组(0例)(P0.05)。结论腹腔镜胆道探查胆总管一期缝合术治疗胆管结石是安全、可行的,病人明显受益,值得临床推广应用。     

Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy and endoscopy: combined therapy for problematic bile duct stones

Summary Endoscopic treatment of bile duct stones is currently successful in 86% of patients. We prospectively studied the efficacy and complication rate of extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL) of problematic bile duct stones combined with endoscopy. When stone removal was not possible, patients were subjected to ESWL, Fragmented stones were removed endoscopically. During 1 year, 220 patients presenting with choledocholithiasis were diagnosed and 188 were successfully treated endoscopically. In all, 3 subjects received alternative treatmenl and the remaining 29 (13%) constituted our study group: 19 (65%) were women and the mean age was 76.7 years. Overall, 22 (76%) were high-risk patients; 23 (79%) were jaundiced and 9 (31%) had cholangitis at admission. The most frequent indication for ESWL was stone size. Stone fragmentation was achieved in 80% of cases. Complications were mild and were managed conservatively. No patient died. Complete stone clearance was possible in 23 (80%) cases. The association of ESWL and endoscopy enhanced the success rate of endoscopic stone clearance from 86% to 96%. During the same period, open surgery was performed in 4 cases for residual common bile duct (CBD) stones and in 32 cases in association with simultaneous cholecystectomy.     

Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration by choledochotomy

Background: Management of cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis usually requires two separate teams—the gastroenterologist/surgical endoscopist and the laparoscopic surgical team. This requires two separate procedures that potentially increase the overall morbidity and cost. Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration by choledochotomy (LCBDE-C) averts this problem with a single approach. Methods: In 1990–1991, unsuspected stones found at laparoscopy with intraoperative cholangiogram done routinely underwent postoperative ERCP. Residual stones had been found after ERCP in 16 of 22 preoperative ERCP patients and we began to seek an alternative technique. Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration by choledochotomy has achieved a high rate of success. Results: Technically successful LCBDE-C has been accomplished in 143 of 148 patients (96.6%). Retained bile duct stones have been found on postoperative cholangiogram in three patients (2.0%), all of which have been successfully removed by postoperative ERCP. Thus 140 or 148 patients had their bile duct successfully cleaned by the one-step technique alone (94.6%). Conclusions: We believe that most laparoscopic surgeons who have acquired the skills of intracorporeal suturing can be successful at laparoscopic common bile duct exploration by choledochotomy. The disadvantage of T-tube presence will likely be eliminated by future developments with intraoperative antegrade sphincterotomy-like procedures, but the ability to see both proximal and distal biliary tree with the choledochotomy in all cases seems to offer more than adequate results at this point in the evolution of the laparoscopic approach to calculus biliary tract disease. Received: 3 April 1997/Accepted: 18 September 1997     

合并尾状叶结石的肝内胆管结石20例临床分析

目的 探讨合并尾状叶结石的肝内胆管结石的合适的诊治方法.方法 20例合并尾状叶结石的肝内胆管结石,采用肝尾状叶切除联合左外叶切除10例,采用左外叶切除联合尾状叶胆管切开取石T管引流5例,肝右叶切除联合尾状叶切除1例.肝左叶切除联合尾状叶胆管切开取石T管引流2例,肝右后叶切除联合尾状叶切除2例.结果 并发胸腔积液12例,切口感染1例,胆漏2例,死亡1例.随访2年,2例联合尾状叶胆管切开取石T管引流患者仍有胆管结石复发,间断出现胆道感染症状.结论 联合尾状叶切除术可以达到良好的远期效果,是合并尾状叶结石的肝内胆管结石的较好的治疗方法.     

Single-stage laparoscopic treatment of gallstones and common bile duct stones in 120 unselected,consecutive patients

Feasibility, success rate, safety, and shortterm results of single-stage, laparoscopic, transcystic—whenever possible—or choledochotomic treatment of gallstones and common bile duct (CBD) stones were evaluated in 120 unselected patients.Of 1095 patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy, 120 had ductal stones; among those patients, stones were suspected or proven in 72, 27 of whom were referred after failed endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES) performed elsewhere; unsuspected CBD stones were discovered in 48.The procedure was successful in 116 patients. Four patients required conversion to open surgery. The transcystic access was feasible in 77 patients; a choledochotomy was required in 39. Incidence of retained CBD stones was 4.3%. Minor complications, major complications, and mortality were observed in 6.8%, 1.7%, and 0.8% of patients, respectively.Single-stage laparoscopic treatment of gallstones and CBD stones in unselected patients is safe and feasible in the majority of cases, with success rates and short-term results that are not inferior to reported results of ERCP/ES and cholecystectomy.Presented at the annual meeting of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Orlando, FL, USA, 11–14 March 1995     

Intraoperative cholangiography facilitates simple transcystic clearance of ductal stones in units without expertise for laparoscopic bile duct surgery

Background In the absence of facilities and expertise for laparoscopic bile duct exploration (LBDE), most patients with suspected ductal calculi undergo preoperative endoscopic duct clearance. Intraoperative cholangiography (IOC) is not performed at the subsequent laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This study aimed to investigate the rate of successful duct clearance after simple transcystic manipulations. Methods This prospective study investigated 1,408 patients over 13 years in a unit practicing single-session management of biliary calculi. For the great majority, IOC was attempted. Abnormalities were dealt with by flushing of the duct, glucagon injection, Dormia basket trawling, choledochoscopic transcystic exploration, or choledochotomy. Results Of 1,056 cholangiograms performed (75%), 287 were abnormal (27.2%). Surgical trainees, operating under supervision, successfully performed 24% of all cholangiograms. Of 396 patients admitted with biliary emergencies, 94.1% had abnormal cholangiograms. Of the 287 patients with abnormal IOCs, 9.4% required no intervention, 18% were clear after glucagon and flushing, and 13% were cleared using Dormia basket trawling under fluoroscopy. A total of 95 patients required formal LBDE, and 2 required postoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). No postoperative ERCP for retained stones was required after simple transcystic manipulation. Eight conversions occurred, one during a transcystic exploration. Follow-up evaluation continued for as long as 6 years in some cases. Two patients had recurrent stones after LBDE and a clear postoperative tube cholangiogram. Conclusion In this series, 10% of the abnormal cholangiograms occurred in patients without preoperative risk factors for bile duct stones. Altogether, 88 IOCs (31%) were cleared after either simple flushing or trawling with a Dormia basket. Formal LBDE was not required for 40% of abnormal cholangiograms. Simple transcystic manipulations to clear the bile ducts justify the use of routine IOC in units without laparoscopic biliary expertise. Presented at the 12^th meeting of the EAES, Barcelona, Spain, June 2004     

术中置自制新型鼻胆管、胆总管一期缝合在胆总管探查术中的应用

目的探讨术中置自制新型鼻胆管、胆总管一期缝合替代 T 管引流术的临床价值。方法 2002年10月至2004年10月,共施行术中置自制新型鼻胆管、胆总管一期缝合术34例,并与同期32例传统 T 管引流术、6例直接胆总管一期缝合术相比较。手术方法为切开胆总管取净结石,鼻胆管引导器插入胆总管通过十二指肠乳头进入十二指肠,引导器开口指向幽门。内镜活检钳在鼻胆管引导器的导引下进入十二指肠并向上通过幽门到达胃腔,活检钳在胃腔内夹住术前置入的鼻胃管前端的尾状乳胶条,将鼻胃管导入十二指肠、十二指肠乳头进入胆总管,再由鼻胃管引导新型鼻胆管进入十二指肠,最后出外鼻孔。新型鼻胆管头端的环型乳胶弹力圈支撑于肝总管内,一期缝合胆总管。术后5～7 d 拔除鼻胆管。结果 34例术中置新型鼻胆管成功率100%,无一例发生胆漏,拔管时间(5.0±1.5)d、术后住院时间(9.2±1.3)d 较 T 管引流组(分别为15.2±3.6 d、17.1±5.6 d)短,差异有显著性(P<0.01)。结论术中置新型鼻胆管、胆总管一期缝合术适应证广、操作简单、安全可靠,彻底消除了 T 型管引流所致胆漏等并发症,缩短了住院天数,值得进一步推广。     

Technical aspects in the laparoscopic management of complicated common bile duct stones

The management of common bile duct (CBD) stones traditionally required open laparotomy and bile duct exploration. With the advent of endoscopic and laparoscopic technology in the latter half of last century, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has become the mainstream treatment for CBD stones and gallstones in most medical centers around the world. However, in certain situations, ERCP cannot be feasible because of difficult cannulation and extraction. ERCP can also be associated with potential serious complications, in particular for complicated stones requiring repeated sessions and additional maneuvers. Since our first laparoscopic exploration of the CBD (LECBD) in 1995, we now adopt the routine practice of the laparoscopic approach in dealing with endoscopically irretrievable CBD stones. The aim of this article is to describe the technical details of this approach and to review the results from our series.     

经胆囊管腹腔镜胆道探查术治疗胆总管结石的临床研究

目的:比较分析腹腔镜下经胆囊管和经胆总管切开T管引流两种方法胆道镜取石治疗胆囊结石继发胆总管结石的疗效,以评价经胆囊管腹腔镜胆道探查术治疗胆总管结石的临床价值。方法:2001年3月至2003年3月按胆道探查途径不同将28例胆石症患者分为胆囊管组(n=8)和胆总管切开组(n=20)。患者经B超和术中胆道造影或加内窥镜逆行胆管造影(ERC)确诊。观察两组病例的术后肛门排气时间、腹腔引流时间、术后住院日、住院费用及手术并发症的发生情况,术后对患者进行全程跟踪随访。结果:胆总管切开组肛门排气时间、腹腔引流时间、术后住院日、住院费用明显长于或高于胆囊管组(P>0.05)。胆囊管组发生手术并发症1例(12.5%);胆总管切开组5例(25.0%),其中胆道并发症4例(20.0%),需要再次微创处理2例(10.0%),需再次手术治疗的严重并发症2例(10.0%);手术并发症发生率胆总管切开组明显高于胆囊管组(P<0.05)。随访两组患者均无胆管狭窄、急性胆管炎及急性胰腺炎发生和结石复发。结论:经胆囊管途径的腹腔镜胆道探查术充分体现了微创外科技术的优点,适于胆囊结石继发胆总管结石患者,其疗效优于胆总管切开T管引流途径的腹腔镜胆道探查术。     

Laparoscopic management of common bile duct stones

We reviewed our experience with the management of common bile duct (CBD) stones in 100 consecutive patients treated laparoscopicaly during the past 9 years (1990–1998) and evaluated the advantages, disadvantages, and feasibility of the treatment, to elucidate reasonable therapeutic strategies for patients harboring CBD stones. We conclude that the most rational management of CBD stones is that which is decided according to the size of the CBD, which, in turn, depends on the size, number, and location of stones. The cystic duct in patients with a non-dilated CBD is narrow, because the size of the CBD depends on the size and number of stones that have migrated through the narrow cystic duct, and the stones in the non-dilated CBD are therefore usually small in size and number. Patients with a dilated CBD, however, are good candidates to undergo single-stage laparoscopic treatment. In our Department, therefore, even if complete removal of stones has failed in patients with non-dilated CBD, further choledochotomy is not carried out, and a C-tube is placed through the cystic duct for a subsequent postoperative transduodenal approach, because laparoscopic transcystic CBD exploration and choledochotomy may not be always feasible in those patients with non-dilated CBD, and spontaneous migration of small stones into the duodenum is frequently noted. In fact, some stones demonstrated on intraoperative cholangiograms were not revealed by postoperative cholangiography. In contrast, retained stones detected postoperatively were successfully removed by postoperative endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST), the endoscopic papillary balloon dilatation technique (EPBDT), or postoperative cholangioscopy (POCS) without any injury to the sphinter of Oddi. With this approach, we believe that the causes of stone recurrence can be avoided in the majority of cases. Received for publication on Aug. 21, 1999; accepted on Sept. 2, 1999     

A simple scoring system for predicting bile duct stones in patients with cholelithiasis

A means of accurately predicting the presence of stones in the bile duct in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder stones is lacking. With the use of a three-stage analysis, a predictive score was developed from seven common parameters. Initially the score was formulated by using data from a retrospective series of patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy; the system was then tested prospectively over a l-year period in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder stones. This simple scoring system demonstrated an ability to predict bile duct stones with a sensitivity in excess of 70%. The use of such a score may allow the development of preoperative strategies for treating patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.     

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目的 探讨内镜治疗肝内外胆管残余结石的效果。方法 对1990年1月至2000年1月间的306例胆道残余结石的治疗效果进行回顾性分析,采用十二指肠镜127例,胆道镜116例,经皮经肝胆道镜（PTCS）63例。结果 306例中有286例成功（93.46%）。十二指肠镜治疗127例,成功125例;胆道镜经T管窦道治疗116例,成功109例;PTCS治疗肝内结石63例,成功52例。结论 内镜治疗肝内外胆道结石效果显著,可使绝大多数病人避免再次手术。     

Common bile duct stones — their presentation,diagnosis and management

Common Bile duct stones (CBD) continue to pose a significant problem both to the patient and the Surgeon. They increase the morbidity of a patient undergoing Cholecystectomy from less than 5% to as much as 20% and almost zero mortality to as high as 30%. Recent times have thrown up a fair share of controversy in the management of this condition both due to technological innovations and costreduction-pressures. The aim in CBD stone disease, as in any benign disease is to discover a therapeutic algorithm with minimal morbidity, no mortality and at reasonable cost. This can be achieved only by a thorough understanding of the disease and also the available diagnostic and treatment modalities.This article dicusses the diagnosis, investigation and therapy of Common Bile Duct Stones (CBD) and gives a therapeutic algorithm.     

腹腔镜联合胆道镜治疗胆管结石77例临床体会

目的探讨腹腔镜联合胆道镜治疗胆管结石的可行性及临床体会。方法回顾性分析2011年12月~2013年12月77例在我院腹腔镜联合胆道镜下行胆囊切除、胆总管切开取石+T管引流术的病人术中情况、术后临床恢复情况及疗效,对其手术成功率、手术时间、术中失血量、肠功能恢复时间、住院时间、术后胆漏例数及残石例数等指标进行分析。结果77例患者手术均获成功,无中转开腹,其中63例行T管引流,14例行胆总管一期缝合;手术时间75~170min;术中出血40~150ml;胃肠道功能恢复时间为1~3 d;住院时间4~14 d;术后胆漏1例;经腹腔引流治愈;术后胆道残石3例,术后经T管胆道镜下取尽结石。结论腹腔镜联合胆道镜治疗胆管结石安全有效、可靠,损伤小,恢复快,但术者需要掌握熟练的操作技能。     

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目的 介绍经镜下胆总管内置支架治疗胰腺癌胆管梗阻的手术方法。方法 1999～2002年采用腹腔镜胆总管探查术(LCDE)结合斑马导丝、胆管扩张导管、塑料胆管支架和自膨式金属胆管支架施行腹腔镜胆总管支架术(LCBDS)12例。结果 12例转移病灶取标本中9例病理报告胰腺癌，3例未证实。12例中9例手术获成功，1例因狭窄上端波及肝总管而中转开腹放置塑料支架同时T管引流，1例少量胆漏腹腔引流4d后自愈，1例放置塑料支架同时T管引流术后15d死于胆管感染诱发肝肾功能衰竭。结论 选择合适病例，采用腹腔镜胆总管支架术处理胰腺癌胆管梗阻是一种有效、安全、简便、可行的术式。