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Abstract
Background and Objective
Current treatments for gallbladder stones with common bile duct stones (CBDS) include laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) and ERCP with laparoscopic cholecystectomy (ERCP+LC). However, LCBDE often requires T-tube drainage or primary suture, altering biliary anatomy, while ERCP+LC risks Oddi sphincter dysfunction. This study utilized cystic duct-based stone extraction to avoid bile duct injury and sphincter incision. To evaluate laparoscopic transcystic choledochoscopic stone removal (LT-CBDE) for cholecystolithiasis with CBDS and its clinical efficacy.
Subjects and Methods
From 2019 to 2024, 560 patients at Yellow River Sanmenxia Hospital were divided into LT-CBDE (n=280) and LCBDE with primary suture (n=280) groups. Outcomes included stone clearance, bile leakage, choledochoscopy duration, suture time, blood loss, and hospital stay.
Results
LT-CBDE showed no significant difference in postoperative residual stone rate compared to LCBDE (0.7% vs. 0.4%, p=0.563) but demonstrated superior outcomes: significantly lower bile leakage incidence (0.7% vs. 13.6%, p<0.001), reduced biliary suturing time (4.6 ± 1.4 vs. 6.4 ± 1.1 min, p<0.05), shorter postoperative hospitalization (2.9 ± 1.4 vs. 7.0 ± 1.4 days, p< 0.05), and lower hospitalization costs (7,425 ± 858 vs. 15,033 ± 573 RMB, p<0.05). Technical proficiency correlated with further optimization of operative efficiency and clinical outcomes.
Conclusions
Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration via the cystic duct approach is an effective method for treating common bile duct stones. By strengthening health education, promoting healthy lifestyles, and implementing early screening and intervention, we can effectively reduce the disease burden of common bile duct stones and achieve a shift from "treating disease" to "preventing disease." Deepening the concept of preventive medicine can further reduce disease incidence and improve population health outcomes.
期刊介绍:
The American Journal of Preventive Medicine is the official journal of the American College of Preventive Medicine and the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research. It publishes articles in the areas of prevention research, teaching, practice and policy. Original research is published on interventions aimed at the prevention of chronic and acute disease and the promotion of individual and community health.
Of particular emphasis are papers that address the primary and secondary prevention of important clinical, behavioral and public health issues such as injury and violence, infectious disease, women''s health, smoking, sedentary behaviors and physical activity, nutrition, diabetes, obesity, and substance use disorders. Papers also address educational initiatives aimed at improving the ability of health professionals to provide effective clinical prevention and public health services. Papers on health services research pertinent to prevention and public health are also published. The journal also publishes official policy statements from the two co-sponsoring organizations, review articles, media reviews, and editorials. Finally, the journal periodically publishes supplements and special theme issues devoted to areas of current interest to the prevention community.