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  • Title: A role for laparoscopic approach in the treatment of biliary atresia and choledochal cysts.
    Author: Aspelund G, Ling SC, Ng V, Kim PC.
    Journal: J Pediatr Surg; 2007 May; 42(5):869-72. PubMed ID: 17502202.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Indications for a laparoscopic approach in the management of biliary atresia and choledochal cysts in children are not clearly defined. We present our initial experience with 9 consecutive laparoscopic cases, and compare them to the traditional open approach. METHODS: A retrospective comparison of all consecutive operations for biliary atresia and choledochal cysts from January 2000 to May 2006 was undertaken. We evaluated the patient's age at operation, operative time, return of bowel function postoperatively, length of hospital stay, complications, and the need for subsequent liver transplantation. Mann-Whitney U test was used for statistical analysis. RESULTS: A total of 45 portoenterostomies and choledochojejunostomies were performed, including 9 laparoscopic and 36 open procedures. Patients with choledochal cysts were older than patients with biliary atresia. All the compared parameters were similar and there was no difference in outcomes between the laparoscopic and the open groups. CONCLUSIONS: Our initial experience is encouraging and indicates that the laparoscopic approach is technically feasible, safe, and effective, with a low morbidity and a comparable outcome to the open technique. Longer follow-up of a larger patient cohort is needed.
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