Comparison of Bile Drainage Methods after Laparoscopic CBD Exploration

Abstract Purpose: T-tube is a major procedure that prevents complication by biliary decompression, but which is accompanied by complications. Therefore, several procedures such as ENBD, PTBD, and antegrade biliary stent have been attempted, but with controversies as to which procedure is superior. Also, there are no standard procedures after laparoscopic CBD exploration. We performed this study to ascertain the most appropriate biliary drainage procedure after laparoscopic CBD exploration. Methods: From March 2001 to December 2009, 121 patients who underwent Laparoscopic