scholarly journals P-BN59 Danger is there, do we want to know about it? Routine intra operative cholangiography highlights dangerous biliary anatomy for safer cholecystectomy

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Noor Ul ain ◽  
Saira Bibi ◽  
Ian Tait ◽  
Samer Zino

Abstract Background Normal biliary anatomy is uncommon. Different classification for biliary anatomy has been described, with Huang Types A4 & A5 of great interest for laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) due to the proximity of aberrant bile duct to Cystic duct (CD). These types of dangerous anatomy might contribute to bile duct injury. This study aims to analyse the prevalence of dangerous biliary anatomy. Methods Prospectively collected data for all patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy was analysed. All LC were performed by single surgeon or under  his direct supervision, between 01/07/2020 and 20/08/2021. Index admission and single session management of cholelithiasis disease with routine Laparoscopic cholecystectomy + intra operative cholangiography (IOC) +/- LCBD exploration were standard practice. Results Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed in 137 patients. Mean age was 56y (17-84).  62% were females.   66% of Laparoscopic cholecystectomies were emergency. IOC was performed in 92% of cases. Abnormal biliary anatomy was found in 54% : Huang A1 - 48%, A2 - 29%, A3 - 12%, A4 - 9.7% and A5 - 0.7%. Dangerous anatomy (A4 and A5) was found in 10.5%, 78 % were females.  Female with dangerous anatomy were younger than males 49 y, 60y respectively. Nassar difficulty grading for dangerous anatomy was as follows: G2 28%, G3 42% and G3 28% Abnormal cholangiogram was found in 48%, due to filling defect in 58%, no contrast flow into duodenum in 4%, Cystic duct stone in 4%, and short CD in 8%. CBD stones were treated using transcystic approach in 92% of cases. No intra-operative or post operative complications were recorded for patients with dangerous anatomy.  Conclusions This study demonstrates that dangerous biliary anatomy, that could lead to bile duct injury is relatively common, occurring in 10.7% of LCs. Routine intra-operative cholangiography highlights these high-risk variations in biliary anatomy and may prevent inadvertent bile duct injury in such cases.

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 3238
Author(s):  
Debasish Samal ◽  
Rashmiranjan Sahoo ◽  
Sujata Priyadarsini Mishra ◽  
Krishnendu B. Maiti ◽  
Kalpita Patra ◽  
...  

Background: Major complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy are bleeding and bile duct injury, and it is necessary to clearly identify structures endoscopically to keep bleeding and injury from occurring. The aim of this study was to depict the anatomic landmark in the Calots triangle, a vein (cystic vein), a constant feature which can help Laparoscopic surgeons to conduct a safe LC along with other precautions to be adopted. Methods: A total of 100 patients (58 male, 42 female) who underwent cholecystectomy were examined preoperatively by clinically. The origin and number of cystic veins and their relationship with the Calot triangle was evaluated. Results: The cystic veins were delineated intraoperatively in 80 of the 93 patients. The relationship between the cystic vein and the Calot triangle was identified in 80 (86.02%) of the 93 patients. One cystic vein was found in 53 (66.25%) patients, while multiple cystic veins were found in 27 (33.75%) patients. All these veins are above the cystic common bile duct junction. Conclusion: The configuration of the cystic veins and their relationship in the Calot triangle with cystic artery and cystic duct can be identified intraoperatively and used as a guideline for safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy. 


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-Bin Yang ◽  
An-Shu Xu ◽  
Jian-Gang Li ◽  
Yong-Ping Xu ◽  
De-Song Xu ◽  
...  

Abstract The advent of endoscopic and laporoscopic techniques changed surgery in many regards. A number of options exist in the management of cholelithiasis and secondary choledocholithiasis. Among them, laparoscopic common bile duct (CBD) exploration with the choledocotomy followed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has gained popularity. However, efforts should be made for minimally invasive or non-invasive to the CBD. For this purpose, we modified the surgical modality by laparoscopic transcystic approach with dilatation of the cystic duct confluence in CBD exploration (LTD-CBDE). The aim of this work was to assess the feasibility, safety and effectivity of LTD-CBDE based on our preliminary experience.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-Bin Yang ◽  
An-Shu Xu ◽  
Jian-Gang Li ◽  
Yong-Ping Xu ◽  
De-Song Xu ◽  
...  

Abstract The advent of endoscopic and laporoscopic techniques changed surgery in many regards. A number of options exist in the management of cholelithiasis and secondary choledocholithiasis. Among them, laparoscopic common bile duct (CBD) exploration with the choledocotomy followed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has gained popularity. However, efforts should be made for minimally invasive or non-invasive to the CBD. For this purpose, we modified the surgical modality by laparoscopic transcystic approach with dilatation of the cystic duct confluence in CBD exploration (LTD-CBDE). The aim of this work was to assess the feasibility, safety and effectivity of LTD-CBDE based on our preliminary experience.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-Bin Yang ◽  
An-Shu Xu ◽  
Jian-Gang Li ◽  
Yong-Ping Xu ◽  
De-Song Xu ◽  
...  

Abstract The advent of endoscopic and laporoscopic techniques changed surgery in many regards. A number of options exist in the management of cholelithiasis and secondary choledocholithiasis. Among them, laparoscopic common bile duct (CBD) exploration with the choledocotomy followed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has gained popularity. However, efforts should be made for minimally invasive or non-invasive to the CBD. For this purpose, we modified the surgical modality by laparoscopic transcystic approach with dilatation of the cystic duct confluence in CBD exploration (LTD-CBDE). The aim of this work was to assess the feasibility, safety and effectivity of LTD-CBDE based on our preliminary experience.


2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatsuya Aoki ◽  
Akihiko Tsuchida ◽  
Hitoshi Saito ◽  
Yuichi Nagakawa ◽  
Keiichi Kitamura ◽  
...  

We encountered 10 patients with bile duct injuries during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Their causes were electrocautery in 2 patients, misjudgment in 2, mechanical injury in 3, aberrant bile duct in 2, and weakness of the bile duct wall in one. The sites of injury were cystic duct in 4 patients, common bile duct in 2, aberrant bile duct in 2, common hepatic duct in one, and common bile duct plus right hepatic duct in one. Treatments for the injuries discovered intraoperatively consisted of T-tube drainage above in 2 patients, re-ligation of the cystic duct in one, ligation of an aberrant bile duct in one, simple suture and T-tube in one, and choledochojejunostomy in one. In the remaining 4 patients discovered postoperatively, 2 were conservatively treated by endoscopic retrograde biliary drainage. The duration of hospitalization was 9–12 days in the 4 patients with simple suture or ligation, 10–21 days in 2 cases of bile drainage, and 34–43 days in 3 with T-tube drainage. The patient with choledochojejunostomy suffered repeated cholangitis, resulting in hepatic abscess with hospitalization for 6 months. Since laparoscopic surgery should be minimally invasive, meticulous attention is necessary before and during surgery to avoid bile duct injury.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Atsushi Kohga ◽  
Kenji Suzuki ◽  
Takuya Okumura ◽  
Kiyoshige Yajima ◽  
Kimihiro Yamashita ◽  
...  

Introduction. Subvesical bile duct (SVBD) injury is a secondary major cause of minor bile duct injury after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). However, this injury is usually not recognized intraoperatively, but postoperatively. Case Report. Case 1: the patient was an 84-year-old female, preoperatively diagnosed with acute cholecystitis. During LC, a tiny hole in the gallbladder fossa from which bile juice oozing was confirmed. Suturing was performed laparoscopically. Case 2: the patient was an 81-year-old male, preoperatively diagnosed with cholelithiasis. Because of a previous history of gastrectomy, laparoscopic adhesiolysis around the gallbladder was performed. During dissection, a small amount of bile was oozing from the surface of the liver adjacent to the gallbladder fossa. Suturing was performed laparoscopically. Conclusion. If a small amount of bile juice was detected, meticulous observation not only around the cystic duct stump but also the gallbladder fossa should be performed. Simultaneous laparoscopic suturing was feasible, and an ideal procedure against SVBD injury developed during LC.


2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Nassar ◽  
Haitham Qandeel ◽  
Khurram Khan ◽  
Hwei Nj ◽  
Subreen Hasanat ◽  
...  

Abstract Aims The ‘Basket-in-catheter’ (BIC) technique facilitates laparoscopic transcystic ductal exploration (LTCE) and increases its success rate, being easier and safer than inserting the basket alone. This study evaluates the benefits in confirmed and suspected ductal stones.  Methods Prospective preoperative, operative and postoperative data on consecutive single session ductal explorations was collected over 28 years and analysed. BIC became our default technique for the transcystic approach to confirmed or suspected bile duct stones. Results 741 of 1225 (60.5%) attempted LTCE were performed using retrieval baskets without dilating the cystic duct (CD). BIC was used in 646 (87.2%). Of 386 (52.1%) patients undergoing successful stone retrieval 62.7% had clinical and radiological risk factors for ductal stones and 92.0% had positive intraoperative cholangiography. 355 (47.9%) patients had preoperative or operative risk factors for CBD stones and equivocal cholangiography in 25%. Basket trawling was negative and repeat cholangiography confirmed resolution of abnormalities. Choledochoscopy was utilised in 484/1225 (39.5%), either primarily or when blind trawling failed to extract stones. Retained stones occurred in 7 patients, six requiring ERCP. Bile leakage occurred in 6 patients. There were two open conversions, no biliary injuries and no mortality. Post-operative pancreatitis occurred in 7 and recurrent stones in 8 patients. Conclusions The BIC technique achieves successful LTCE without CD dilatation in 40%, reducing the need for choledochoscopy and choledochotomy. It facilitates safe and speedy CBD trawling when stones are suspected due to preoperative or operative risk factors or equivocal cholangiography and helps surgeons acquire and consolidate ductal exploration skills.


2020 ◽  
Vol 112 (4) ◽  
pp. 498-507
Author(s):  
Santiago Darrigran ◽  
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Lucas A. Ituriza ◽  
Nicolás Lanza ◽  
Luciano Mercuri ◽  
...  

Background: The use of dynamic intra-operative cholangiography (dIOC) during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (Lap Chole) remains a topic under discussion. Objectives: This study aims to describe and evaluate the learning curve and findings in the dIOC during laparoscopic cholecystectomies performed by Residents of General Surgery, including it as a tool for a safe cholecystectomy, as well as training for the development of skills and abilities. Material and methods: Patients with indication of scheduled or emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomy were included. In the surgeries, traction was performed according to Hunter, critical safety vision and systematic dIOC, by a senior Resident and the dIOC by a less trained resident, tutored by a staff surgeon. Learning curve, operative times, dIOC time relationship with Lap Chole duration time (IOC/LC), repeated cystic dissection, cystic lithiasis and choledocholithiasis were evaluated. Results: 456 patients were operated for one year (2017-2018). It was observed that regardless of who performs the dIOC, they were able to improve their learning curve, objectifying shorter times for Lap Chole, dIOC and the IOC/LC relationship. The learning coefficients were better in complex surgeries in relation to the semester. 5.26 % had choledocholithiasis (n = 24), of these, 66.7% had cystic lithiasis (n = 16) and 25% associated cholecystitis (n = 6). All were resolved trancystically. There were no conversions and dIOC was performed in 100% of cases. Conclusion: The dIOC is an ideal procedure to be practiced systematically during residency. Because it gives the necessary training for the management of the transcystic pathway, allows avoiding an upper bile duct injury and the diagnosis of choledocholithiasis.


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