Consensus Statements on Minimally Invasive Surgery for Congenital Biliary Dilatation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Minimally invasive surgery for congenital biliary dilatation (MICBD), including both laparoscopic and robotic approaches, is gaining increasing popularity. However, the evidence remains limited, especially across both adult and pediatric populations.

Methods

Consensus statements on MICBD were formulated during a multidisciplinary consensus meeting, addressing two clinical questions focused on the use of MICBD in Todani classification types I and IV-A. A comprehensive literature review and expert survey were performed. Consensus was achieved through a Delphi voting process, with statements approved when ≥ 75% agreement was reached.

Results

The literature review revealed that although MICBD was associated with prolonged operative times, the approach resulte

SUBMITTER: Nakamura S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12703678 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature