Giant bile duct dilatation in newborn: A case report
Abstract BACKGROUND: Giant congenital biliary dilation (CBD) is a rare condition observed in clinical practice. Infants born with this condition…
Laparoscopic surgery
Successful Laparoscopic Hepaticojejunostomy for Infant Congenital Biliary Dilatation with both Aberrant Right Hepatic Artery and Bile Duct from the Caudate Region
Abstract A boy with congenital hydronephrosis underwent ultrasonography every month for follow-up. At 4 months of age, ultrasonography incidentally revealed…
A nomogram to predict conversion of laparoscopic surgery to laparotomy for Choledocholithiasis
Abstract Background: Laparoscopic surgery is effective for treating common bile duct (CBD) stones. However, it has high requirements for surgeons…
Rouviere’s Sulcus Analysis: A Critical Safety Analysis and a Guide to Safe Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Abstract Introduction: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the most frequent surgical operation in general surgery. The focus of recent research has…
Changes in operative trends and short‐term outcomes of surgery for congenital biliary dilatation in adults using real‐world data: A multilevel analysis based on a nationwide administrative database in Japan
Abstract Aim: We aimed to evaluate the operative trends and compare the short‐term outcomes between open and laparoscopic surgery for…
Evaluation of the safety of using harmonic scalpel during laparoscopic cholecystectomy in children: A preliminary report
Abstract Background and objective: In spite of being one of the most common surgical procedures performed in adults, laparoscopic cholecystectomy…
Innovation of endoscopic management in difficult common bile duct stone in the era of laparoscopic surgery
Abstract Common bile duct (CBD) stone is a common biliary problem, which often requires endoscopic approach as the initial treatment…
Novel Technique for Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration Using Endovascular Instrumentation
Abstract Treatment of choledocholithiasis is sometimes a two-step process involving both surgeons and gastroenterologists. Common bile duct (CBD) exploration can…
Liver hydatid cyst with cystobiliary communication: Laparoscopic surgery remains an effective option
Abstract Introduction: Most centres offer laparoscopic treatment for liver hydatid cyst (LHC). There have been concerns about the management of…
Safe laparoscopic clearance of the common bile duct in emergently admitted patients with choledocholithiasis and cholangitis
Abstract Backgrounds/Aims: Laparoscopic treatment of patients with choledocholithiasis and cholangitis is challenging due to mandatory recovery of the biliary drainage…