scholarly journals Biliary Complications Post Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Mechanism, Preventive Measures, and Approach to Management: A Review

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norman Oneil Machado
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Bile Duct ◽  
Bile Duct Injury ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Hepatic Duct ◽  
Biliary Complications ◽  
Common Hepatic Duct ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Open Approach ◽  
Increased Risk

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has emerged as a gold standard therapeutic option for the management of symptomatic cholelithiasis. However, adaptation of LC is associated with increased risk of complications, particularly bile duct injury ranging from 0.3 to 0.6%. Occurrence of BDI results in difficult reconstruction, prolonged hospitalization, and high risk of long-term complications. Therefore, more emphasis is placed on preventing these complications. In addition to adequate training, several techniques have been proposed to prevent bile duct injury including use of 30∘ scope, adequate delineation of structures in Calot's triangle (critical view), avoidance of diathermy close to common hepatic duct, and intraoperative cholangiogram, and to maintain a low threshold to conversion to open approach when uncertain. Management of Bile duct injury depends on the nature of injury, time of detection, and the expertise available, and would range from simple subhepatic drainage to Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy particularly performed at specialised centers. This article based on the literature review aims to review the biliary complications following laparoscopic cholecystectomy with reference to its mechanism , preventive measures to be taken, and the management approach.

scholarly journals Strategies for Management of Bile Duct Injury During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatsuya Aoki ◽  
Akihiko Tsuchida ◽  
Hitoshi Saito ◽  
Yuichi Nagakawa ◽  
Keiichi Kitamura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Bile Duct ◽  
Common Bile Duct ◽  
Bile Duct Injury ◽  
Cystic Duct ◽  
Hepatic Duct ◽  
Common Hepatic Duct ◽  
Tube Drainage ◽  
T Tube ◽  
Aberrant Bile Duct

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.

Native Americans Have an Increased Risk of Major Bile Duct Injury during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Results from a Statewide Analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 83 (4) ◽  
pp. 110-112
Author(s):  
Alissa Greenbaum ◽  
Eyas Alkhalili ◽  
Li Luo ◽  
Ashwani Rajput ◽  
Itzhak Nir
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Bile Duct ◽  
Native Americans ◽  
Bile Duct Injury ◽  
Increased Risk

scholarly journals Application of near-infrared fluorescent cholangiography using indocyanine green in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (12) ◽  
pp. 030006052097922
Author(s):  
Chusi Wang ◽  
Wenguang Peng ◽  
Jiarui Yang ◽  
Yuxuan Li ◽  
Jiawei Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Bile Duct ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Blood Loss ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Hepatic Duct ◽  
Operation Time ◽  
Common Hepatic Duct ◽  
Intraoperative Blood Loss ◽  
Real Time Identification

Objective Near-infrared fluorescence cholangiography (NIRF-C) can help to identify the bile duct during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This retrospective study was performed to investigate the effect of NIRF-C in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Methods Consecutive patients who underwent NIRF-C-assisted laparoscopic cholecystectomy (n = 34) or conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy (n = 36) were enrolled in this study. Identification of biliary structures, the operation time, intraoperative blood loss, and postoperative complications were analyzed. Results Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was completed in all patients without conversion to laparotomy. The median operation time and intraoperative blood loss were not significantly different between the two groups. No intraoperative injuries or postoperative complications occurred in either group. In the NIRF-C group, the visualization rate of the cystic duct, common bile duct, and common hepatic duct prior to dissection was 91%, 79%, and 53%, respectively. The success rate of cholangiography was 100% in the NIRF-C group. NIRF-C was more effective for visualizing biliary structures in patients with a BMI of <25 than >25 kg/m2. Conclusions NIRF-C is a safe and effective technique that enables real-time identification of the biliary anatomy during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. NIRF-C helps to improve the efficiency of dissection.

scholarly journals Fluorescent Imaging With Indocyanine Green During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Patients at Increased Risk of Bile Duct Injury

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 245-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjolein Ankersmit ◽  
Dieuwertje A. van Dam ◽  
Anne-Sophie van Rijswijk ◽  
Baukje van den Heuvel ◽  
Jurriaan B. Tuynman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Bile Duct ◽  
Indocyanine Green ◽  
Bile Duct Injury ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Fluorescent Imaging ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Optimal Dosage ◽  
Nir Light ◽  
Increased Risk

Background. Although rare, injury to the common bile duct (CBD) during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) can be reduced by better intraoperative visualization of the cystic duct (CD) and CBD. The aim of this study was to establish the efficacy of early visualization of the CD and the added value of CBD identification, using near-infrared (NIR) light and the fluorescent agent indocyanine green (ICG), in patients at increased risk of bile duct injury. Materials and Methods. Patients diagnosed with complicated cholecystitis and scheduled for LC were included. The CBD and CD were visualized with NIR light before and during dissection of the liver hilus and at critical view of safety (CVS). Results. Of the 20 patients originally included, 2 were later excluded due to conversion. In 6 of 18 patients, the CD was visualized early during dissection and prior to imaging with conventional white light. The CBD was additionally visualized with ICG-NIR in 7 of 18 patients. In 1 patient, conversion was prevented due to detection of the CD and CBD with ICG-NIR. Conclusions. Early visualization of the CD or additional identification of the CBD using ICG-NIR in patients with complicated cholecystolithiasis can be helpful in preventing CBD injury. Future studies should attempt to establish the optimal dosage and time frame for ICG administration and bile duct visualization with respect to different gallbladder pathologies.

scholarly journals Choledochodudenostomy for bile duct injuries: a less demanding option, in a demanding surgical situation

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 1817
Author(s):  
Amulya Aggarwal ◽  
Alok V. Mathur ◽  
Manmeet Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Bile Duct ◽  
Hepatic Duct ◽  
Common Hepatic Duct ◽  
Significant Morbidity ◽  
Normal Anatomy ◽  
Fatal Complication ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Bile Duct Injuries ◽  
Cbd Injury

Cholecystectomy is one of the most common surgical procedure performed worldwide and therefore a common cause for iatrogenic biliary tract injury. Bile duct injuries are associated with significant morbidity and are a potentially fatal complication. Choledochodudenostomy in patients of post cholecystectomy bile duct injury can be done safely by experienced surgeons in CBD injuries distal to the confluence of the cystic and common hepatic duct after eradication of sepsis. Choledochoduodenostomy has its own technical advantages and it maintains the normal anatomy. As compared with a routine Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy, CDD is technically easier, faster, requires less manipulation of the CBD, and is more physiological. We present a case report of a patient of laparoscopic cholecystectomy with CBD injury managed with choledochoduodenostomy who did extremely well after procedure with no immediate and delayed postoperative complication. 

scholarly journals Fluorescent Cholangiography in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: An Updated Canadian Experience

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael S. Bleszynski ◽  
Kristin M. DeGirolamo ◽  
Adam T. Meneghetti ◽  
C. Jack Chiu ◽  
Ormond Neely Panton
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Bile Duct ◽  
Hepatic Duct ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Common Hepatic Duct ◽  
Fluorescent Cholangiography ◽  
Calot’S Triangle ◽  
Prospective Case Series ◽  
Real Time Identification ◽  
Indications For Operation

Background. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is one of the most common general surgery procedures in Canada with approximately 100 000 cases performed per year. Bile duct injury remains a morbid complication with an incidence rate of 0.3% to 0.5%. Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescent cholangiography is a noninvasive technology aiding in real-time identification of biliary structures for safe dissection within Calot’s triangle. The objectives were to provide an update to our initial experience with ICG aiding in the identification of biliary structures and ensuring that no adverse patient reactions occurred with ICG administration. Methods. Prospective case series from 2016 to 2018 for elective LC with ICG technology performed at a single academic teaching institution. Patient demographics, indications for operation, biliary structures visualized, amount of ICG used, operative times, and complications were recorded. Results. One hundred eight cases were included for review. The cystic duct, common hepatic duct, and common bile duct were identified with ICG in 90%, 48%, and 84% of cases, respectively. ICG simultaneously visualized at least 2 of 3 biliary structures 83.4% of the time. Only 1 biliary structure was identified in 10% of cases. No biliary structures were identified in 6% of cases. Mean initial ICG dose given was 1.65 mL. No adverse patient reactions to ICG were noted. Conclusions. This updated series illustrates that administration of ICG enhances visualization of the biliary system during outpatient LC. ICG is safe and its application should be further studied in early LC for acute cholecystitis.

scholarly journals Management of major bile duct injuries following laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy - single center experience

2019 ◽  
Vol 147 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 422-426
Author(s):  
Borislav Toskovic ◽  
Dragoljub Bilanovic ◽  
Aleksandar Resanovic ◽  
Slobodan Todorovic ◽  
Davor Mrda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Bile Duct ◽  
Bile Duct Injury ◽  
Open Cholecystectomy ◽  
Injury Incidence ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Open Approach ◽  
Single Center ◽  
Single Center Experience ◽  
Bile Duct Injuries

Introduction/Objective. Bile duct injuries represent a devastating and potentially life-threatening consequence of cholecystectomy. Although most cholecystectomies are currently performed laparoscopically, some complex cases require an open approach. The aim of this report is to present and analyze a single center experience regarding the management of these injuries. Methods. A retrospective study was conducted in a tertiary referral institution. During a 13-year period, we identified a total of 64 patients. Only patients requiring surgical reconstruction to repair bile duct injuries were included in the study. Patients were grouped according to the type of surgical approach, i.e. laparoscopic or open cholecystectomy. Results. Out of 64 patients with bile duct injuries, 38 (59.4%) incurred the injuries during open and 26 (40.6%) during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. No differences between the groups were observed concerning the time of bile duct injury diagnosis, type of injury, incidence of concomitant vascular and bile duct injuries, type of reconstruction procedure or complication rates after the primary intervention. The latency of bile duct injury management was found to differ between the study groups. In the open cholecystectomy group, bile duct injuries were managed significantly later than in the laparoscopic one. Conclusion. The results suggest that bile duct injuries occur with equal frequency after laparoscopic as well as open cholecystectomy. However, injuries are managed later after open than after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Tertiary centers have satisfactory outcomes of major bile duct injury reconstruction, with low rates of both morbidity and mortality.

scholarly journals Necessity of a Repeat Cholangiogram During Biliary Stent Removal after Postcholecystectomy Bile Leak

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. 701-704 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vishal Jain ◽  
Nathan Yeasted ◽  
Nakechand Pooran
Keyword(s):  
Bile Duct ◽  
Common Bile Duct ◽  
Hepatic Duct ◽  
Bile Leak ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Biliary Stent ◽  
Common Hepatic Duct ◽  
Open Approach ◽  
Stent Removal ◽  
Bile Leaks

PURPOSE: To assess the need for repeat endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) in patients undergoing biliary stent removal after management of postcholecystectomy bile leak.METHODS: A retrospective analysis of the Clinical Outcomes Research Initiative endoscopy database at PennState Milton S Hershey Medical Center (Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA) identified all patients referred for ERC with an indication of postcholecystectomy bile leak from January 2001 to June 2010. Baseline demographics, location of bile leak, size of biliary stent placed, duration of stenting, bile leak persistence, and the presence of stone, sludge or strictures on repeat ERC were analyzed.RESULTS: A total of 81 patients underwent ERC for management of bile leaks after cholecystectomy. One patient was excluded due to a complete transection of the common bile duct necessitating immediate surgical intervention. Fourteen (17.5%) patients underwent open cholecystectomy, 46 (57.5%) underwent laparoscopic procedures and 10 (12.5%) procedures were converted from a laparoscopic to an open approach intraoperatively. Of the 80 patients, 47 (58.7 %) had a cystic duct leak, 11 (13.7 %) had a right hepatic duct leak, 11 (13.7%) had a common bile duct leak, five (6.2%) had a gallbladder fossa leak, four (5%) had a common hepatic duct leak and the remaining two (2.5%) had a left hepatic duct leak. All 80 patients underwent biliary stenting as part of management for their bile leak. Fifty-seven of the 80 patients (71.2%) had a 10 Fr stent placed, with the remainder undergoing placement of a 7 Fr stent. Seventy-five (93.7%) patients underwent biliary sphincterotomy during the initial ERC. Sixty-nine patients underwent repeat ERC after a mean duration of 8.2 weeks (range 0.4 to 18.5 weeks). Eleven patients had no reviewable records regarding a repeat procedure performed for stent removal. Three patients required an early repeat ERC due to suspicion of cholangitis and, hence, were excluded from the final analysis. Of the 66 patients included in the final analysis, 61 (92.4%) had resolution of their bile leak on repeat ERC. All patients had resolution of their bile leak by the third ERC. Fifteen patients (22.7%) had an abnormality on repeat cholangiography (persistent leak in four, stones in three, sludge in seven, and a combination of leak and stone in one) that required further endoscopic intervention including balloon sweep or additional stenting.CONCLUSION: Although the majority of postcholecystectomy bile leaks resolve after biliary stent placement, a sizeable percentage (22.7%) of patients had abnormalities on subsequent cholangiograms that required further intervention. These findings suggest the need for a repeat ERC at the time of biliary stent removal in the management of postcholecystectomy bile leaks.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document