Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration with primary closure is preferred for selected elderly individuals with choledocholithiasis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration with primary closure (LCBDE-PC) exhibits more benefits than other surgeries for patients with choledocholithiasis. It remains unclear whether it is feasible for and beneficial to elderly individuals. This study aimed to clarify and stratify elderly patients who would benefit from LCBDE-PC.

Methods

A retrospective study of 1240 patients with choledocholithiasis who underwent laparoscopic procedures between 2011 and 2019 was conducted. Patients were divided into the young group (<65 years old, n = 708) and the elderly group (≥65 years old, n = 532). Perioperative outcomes were compared between the two groups.

Results

Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration with primary closure was successfully performe

SUBMITTER: Luo T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10472361 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature