目的评估腹腔镜胆总管探查术(LCBDE)在有上腹部手术史的胆总管结石患者中应用的安全性和可行性。方法采用回顾性队列研究设计,纳入2021年1月至2022年12月期间于皖南医学院第一附属医院接受LCBDE治疗的胆总管结石患者96例。根据既往是否...目的评估腹腔镜胆总管探查术(LCBDE)在有上腹部手术史的胆总管结石患者中应用的安全性和可行性。方法采用回顾性队列研究设计,纳入2021年1月至2022年12月期间于皖南医学院第一附属医院接受LCBDE治疗的胆总管结石患者96例。根据既往是否有上腹部手术史分为两组:观察组(有上腹部手术史,n=36)和对照组(无上腹部手术史,n=60)。比较两组患者的气腹建立方式、胆总管缝合方式、手术时间、术中出血量、中转开腹率、结石清除率、住院时间、术后并发症发生率及其处理方法、术后实验室指标,评估手术效果及安全性。结果与对照组比较,观察组采用Hasson技术建立气腹的比例更高[38.9%(14/36)vs 1.7%(1/60)],且手术时间更长[150.0(120.0,180.0)min vs 120.0(100.0,145.0)min],差异均有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论LCBDE在既往有上腹部手术史的胆总管结石患者中的临床应用具有较高的安全性和可行性。展开更多
BACKGROUND Postoperative benign bilioenteric anastomotic stricture(BBAS)is a serious complication of biliary surgeries.AIM To determine the efficacy and safety of percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy(PTCS)-assiste...BACKGROUND Postoperative benign bilioenteric anastomotic stricture(BBAS)is a serious complication of biliary surgeries.AIM To determine the efficacy and safety of percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy(PTCS)-assisted procedures,including stricture dilation and recanalization for BBAS and biliary stone therapy for concomitant stones.METHODS Patients with BBAS who received PTCS-assisted procedures were included.Primary outcomes were anastomotic patency(including initial anastomotic patency after stricture dilation and cumulative anastomotic patency after PTCS catheter removal)and treatment success(i.e.,negative clinical clamping trial and removable indwelling PTCS catheter).Secondary outcomes were technical success for the three PTCS-assisted procedures,duration of the indwelling PTCS catheter,and adverse events.RESULTS Forty patients were included;32 underwent PTCS-assisted stricture dilationecanalization and 36 underwent biliary stone therapy.The initial patency rates were 58.1%and 41.9%at 1 and 2 years,respectively,and the cumulative patency rates were 74.3%,59.7,49.8%,and 34.8%at 1,3,5,and 7 years,respectively.The treatment success rate was 90.6%(29/32)for PTCS-assisted stricture procedures.The technical success rates were 100%(31/31),87.5%(7/8),and 94.5%(34/36)for PTCS-assisted stricture dilation,recanalization,and biliary stone therapy,respectively.The median duration of the indwelling PTCS catheter in the 29 patients with treatment success was 6(range:2-109)months.Only one patient experienced acute bleeding,which was manageable.CONCLUSION PTCS-assisted procedures are efficacious and safe for the management of BBAS and concomitant biliary stones.Placement of an indwelling PTCS catheter across the anastomosis after stricture dilation improves the anastomotic patency.展开更多
Background:Biliary stent placement during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)is important for drainage in common bile duct(CBD)strictures,while the stent length is associated with many stent-related c...Background:Biliary stent placement during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)is important for drainage in common bile duct(CBD)strictures,while the stent length is associated with many stent-related complications.We aimed to develop an artificial intelligence(AI)model for stent length selection during ERCP.Methods:Images of the patients who underwent ERCP and were diagnosed with CBD strictures were collected.Training involved identifying and delineating the duodenoscope,CBD and guidewire,calculating the pixel distance of the target guidewire and determining the required biliary stent length based on the diameter of the duodenoscope.The performance of the model,accuracy for length calculation and the assistance for endoscopists were validated using the testing set.Results:A total of 794 images from 431 patients were included and data augmentation was conducted.The mean intersection over union(mIoU)for duodenoscope,CBD and guidewire were 90.46%,84.79%and 84.64%,respectively.The accuracy in identifying the strictures was 97.58%(121/124).The accuracy for stent length calculation achieved 85.95%(104/121)with an error margin of±1 cm.The mean absolute error(MAE)and mean relative error(MRE)of the AI model was 0.81 cm and 0.13,respectively.The AI model could reduce approximately 202 mGycm2of the radiation exposure for each patient.It significantly improved both MAE and MRE for less experienced endoscopists(P=0.01 and P=0.02,respectively).Conclusions:The AI model could accurately identify duodenoscope,CBD and guidewire,enabling accurate strictures identification and stent length selection.展开更多
BACKGROUND The special choledocholithiasis(common hepatic duct stone)proximal to hepaticojejunostomy anastomosis following pancreaticoduodenectomy(PD)presents significant therapeutic challenges because of surgically a...BACKGROUND The special choledocholithiasis(common hepatic duct stone)proximal to hepaticojejunostomy anastomosis following pancreaticoduodenectomy(PD)presents significant therapeutic challenges because of surgically altered anatomy,which precludes the use of conventional endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.Endoscopic ultrasound(EUS)offers a minimally invasive alternative for antegrade stone extraction.Here,we report a rare case of EUS-guided transhepatic antegrade stone removal(EUS-TASR)in a patient with choledocholithiasis occurring eleven years after PD.CASE SUMMARY A 58-year-old male with a history of PD for a duodenal tumor eleven years prior presented with a three-month history of intermittent upper abdominal discomfort.Imaging revealed a nodular filling defect in the common hepatic duct and mild intrahepatic biliary dilatation,confirming choledocholithiasis.Given the altered anatomy,endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography was deemed unfeasible;thus,EUS-TASR with endoscopic nasobiliary drainage was successfully performed.The endoscopic nasobiliary drainage tube was removed on postoperative day 7,and the patient was discharged in stable condition on postoperative day 8.At the ten-month follow-up,the patient remained asymptomatic without complications.CONCLUSION EUS-TASR is a viable,minimally invasive approach for managing choledocholithiasis in post-PD patients with altered anatomy where conventional endoscopic access is restricted.展开更多
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)is one of the most technically challenging procedures in the field of therapeutic endoscopy and remains the standard of care for the management of extrahepatic bilia...Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)is one of the most technically challenging procedures in the field of therapeutic endoscopy and remains the standard of care for the management of extrahepatic biliary obstruction(both benign and malignant causes).The prerequisite for defining the success of this procedure is to achieve deep biliary cannulation and the guidewire assisted technique is the most commonly performed procedure.A latest meta-analysis of 15 randomized controlled trials in 4426 patients reported the unweighted pooled primary cannulation success rate(using this technique)of 85.4%(at the hands of experienced endoscopists),with a failure of approximately 5%-20%overall,and in less than 5%at high volume centers.As a result,achieving deep cannulation is a substantial barrier to success of ERCP,both for experts and novices alike.Despite improvements in endoscopic technologies and accessories,development of advanced endoscopy fellowship programs,and advances in ancillary imaging techniques,biliary cannulation in ERCP can still be unsuccessful in up to 20%of patients,even in referral centers.Once cannulation has been deemed to be difficult,the risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis and technical failure inherently increases.A number of factors,including endoscopist experience and patient anatomy,have been associated with difficult biliary cannulation(DBC),but predicting a case of difficult cannulation a priori is often not possible.Numerous techniques such as pancreatic guidewire and stenting,early pre-cut,and endoscopic ultrasound-guided rendezvous may be employed when standard approaches fail.Data regarding the rate of success and adverse events of these techniques have been variable,though most studies suggest that pancreatic duct stenting generally reduces the rate of post-ERCP pancreatitis in instances of DBC.Here we provide a technical review on DBC(with images)and discuss how the choice of which techniques to employ and how to best employ them should be individualized and take into account the skill of the endoscopist,the disorder being treated,the anatomy of the patient,and the available biomedical literature.展开更多
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy(LC)represents the most frequently conducted surgical intervention for managing symptomatic cholelithiasis.However,in the contemporary context of laparoscopic and robotic cholecystectomy pr...Laparoscopic cholecystectomy(LC)represents the most frequently conducted surgical intervention for managing symptomatic cholelithiasis.However,in the contemporary context of laparoscopic and robotic cholecystectomy procedures,open cholecystectomy remains a relevant surgical approach that minimizes the risk of severe complications.LC is considered to be a straightforward procedure in approximately 60%of cases and presents no significant challenges for most surgeons.However,in 20%-30%of cases,the procedure involves a moderate level of difficulty,and in 10%-15%of cases,the complexity is substantial,thus potentially requiring conversion to an open cholecystectomy approach and the involvement of a highly experienced surgeon who is proficient in both laparoscopic and open techniques.Existing scoring systems have the potential to predict procedural difficulty.Obesity,cirrhosis,elevated American Society of Anesthesiologists scores,prior abdominal surgeries,and the presence of acute cholecystitis or common bile duct stones have been identified as factors contributing to the complexity of cholecystectomy procedures.Radiological findings such as gallbladder wall thickening,pericholecystic fluid accumulation,and impacted gallstones are also correlated with increased surgical difficulty.Elevated body mass index and increased C-reactive protein levels were identified as significant independent predictors of surgical difficulty during LC in patients with acute cholecystitis.For cases in which the operation is anticipated to be challenging,the utilization of intraoperative imaging techniques(including intraoperative cholangiography,intraoperative ultrasound,and near-infrared cholangiography)is advised.When the safe attainment of the critical view of the hepatocystic triangle is not feasible,alternative surgical strategies[such as subtotal cholecystectomy(STC)or an anterograde approach]should be considered.Conversion to open surgery is recommended in instances of significant hemorrhage,cholecystoenteric fistula,Mirizzi syndrome,or suspected malignancy.Furthermore,consultation with or assistance from an additional surgeon is advised under complex operative conditions.The body-first approach and STC represent significant surgical approaches in cases of severe inflammation and fibrosis(including cholecystitis,choledocholithiasis,and biliary pancreatitis)and anatomical variations.Laparoscopic STC encompasses both fenestrating and reconstituting techniques.Moreover,robotic subtotal fenestrating cholecystectomy is the prevailing technique due to the three-dimensional view.Thus,failure to appropriately manage challenging cases may result in severe complications,given the demanding nature of biliary surgery.展开更多
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)in patients with surgically altered anatomy remains a challenging field in therapeutic endoscopy due to the complex anatomical reconstructions that limit access to t...Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)in patients with surgically altered anatomy remains a challenging field in therapeutic endoscopy due to the complex anatomical reconstructions that limit access to the biliary tree.Over the past two decades,device-assisted enteroscopy(DAE),including singleballoon,double-balloon,and motorized spiral enteroscopy,has expanded the feasibility of ERCP in this population,with overall technical success rates generally reported between 70%and 90%.Nevertheless,these techniques are technically demanding,time-consuming,and frequently affected by limited reach and unstable positioning.More recently,interventional endoscopic ultrasound(EUS)-guided procedures have emerged as highly effective alternatives,significantly improving clinical outcomes in selected patients,particularly in those with long-limb Roux-en-Y reconstructions where conventional methods are less effective.Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage continues to represent a valuable salvage option when endoscopic approaches fail,though it is associated with a greater burden of reinterventions and adverse events.This minireview provides a comprehensive overview of the main endoscopic strategies for biliary drainage in altered anatomy,focusing on technical considerations,efficacy,and safety profiles of DAE-assisted ERCP,EUS-guided interventions,and motorized systems.The evolving landscape of biliary drainage in this setting highlights the need for tailored treatment strategies,multidisciplinary collaboration,referral to high-volume centers,and further prospective studies to refine patient selection and optimize clinical outcomes.展开更多
BACKGROUND Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy(ESWL)and laser lithotripsy(LL)are established alternatives for the management of difficult common bile duct(CBD)stones.However,there is limited evidence regarding the e...BACKGROUND Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy(ESWL)and laser lithotripsy(LL)are established alternatives for the management of difficult common bile duct(CBD)stones.However,there is limited evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of the latest-generation Dornier Delta Ⅲ lithotripter.In particular,evidence on the clinical performance of the Dornier Delta Ⅲ lithotripter is scarce.AIM To evaluate and compare the efficacy and safety of ESWL performed with the Dornier Delta Ⅲ and of LL using a single-operator cholangioscope with specific focus on stone clearance rates,number of treatment sessions,and procedurerelated adverse events in a large patient cohort.METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained database at AIG Hospitals,Hyderabad,covering the period from January 2019 to December 2022.A total of 458 patients with difficult bile duct stones underwent either ESWL or LL based on clinical discretion.ESWL was performed using the Dornier Delta III lithotripter,whereas LL was carried out with a singleoperator cholangioscope in combination with an yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser.RESULTS The 387 patients with difficult bile duct stones(mean age 53.8±15.7 years,58.7% male)underwent ESWL.A single CBD stone was noted in 46.8% of patients while 53.2% patients had multiple stones.Complete duct clearance was achieved in 95.1% of patients,with 68.7% requiring two or more ESWL sessions.Adverse events included cholangitis in 3 patients and post-sphincterotomy bleeding in 4 patients;All were managed conservatively.Seventyone patients(mean age 55±15.4 years,64.8%male)underwent LL.Complete duct clearance was achieved in 97.2% of patients with single-session clearance in 58(81.7%)patients.The remaining 18.3% of patients required two or three sessions for fragmented stone removal.Adverse events included cholangitis in 2 patients and mild pancreatitis in 1 patient;all were managed conservatively.Patients with incomplete clearance were referred for surgery.There was no significant difference in efficacy between ESWL and LL(95.1%vs 97.2%,P=0.4).CONCLUSION ESWL using the latest generation lithotripter and LL provide equally effective and safe alternatives for managing difficult CBD stones,minimizing the need for surgery.展开更多
BACKGROUND Pancreaticobiliary maljunction(PBM)is a congenital disease in which the pancreatic and bile ducts fuse outside the duodenal wall.Congenital biliary dilatation(CBD)involves PBM and dilatation of the extrahep...BACKGROUND Pancreaticobiliary maljunction(PBM)is a congenital disease in which the pancreatic and bile ducts fuse outside the duodenal wall.Congenital biliary dilatation(CBD)involves PBM and dilatation of the extrahepatic bile duct.The lack of Oddi sphincter action at the confluence results in the retrograde flow of pancreatic juice into the bile duct,placing patients with CBD at high risk of biliary carcinoma.The standard treatment for CBD is complete extrahepatic bile duct resection(EHBR).Hepatolithiasis(HL),a late complication following CBD surgery,has a deleterious clinical impact;further research is necessary to elu-cidate its risk factors.AIM To clarify the clinical impact of and risk factors for HL after CBD surgery.METHODS A retrospective study was conducted with 223 CBD patients who underwent EHBR across three tertiary hospitals to investigate postoperative complications.An exploratory analysis was performed to identify factors associated with HL development.Risk factors were subsequently identified using least absolute shrinkage and selection operator(LASSO)analysis.RESULTS HL was observed in 15/223(6.7%)patients.Two of those patients developed liver failure owing to biliary cirrhosis;one died, and the other received liver transplantation. Two patients requiredmajor hepatectomy. The majority of the remaining patients required repeated enteroscopic and/or percutaneouslithotomy procedures. LASSO analysis revealed older age at surgery as an independent risk factor for HL;the timedependentreceiver operating characteristic analysis at 6 years after surgery revealed a cutoff age of 31 years.CONCLUSIONHL following CBD surgery has a markedly deleterious clinical impact. Advanced age at the time of CBD surgerywas identified as an independent risk factor for HL.展开更多
摘要目的评估腹腔镜胆总管探查术(LCBDE)在有上腹部手术史的胆总管结石患者中应用的安全性和可行性。方法采用回顾性队列研究设计,纳入2021年1月至2022年12月期间于皖南医学院第一附属医院接受LCBDE治疗的胆总管结石患者96例。根据既往是否有上腹部手术史分为两组:观察组(有上腹部手术史,n=36)和对照组(无上腹部手术史,n=60)。比较两组患者的气腹建立方式、胆总管缝合方式、手术时间、术中出血量、中转开腹率、结石清除率、住院时间、术后并发症发生率及其处理方法、术后实验室指标,评估手术效果及安全性。结果与对照组比较,观察组采用Hasson技术建立气腹的比例更高[38.9%(14/36)vs 1.7%(1/60)],且手术时间更长[150.0(120.0,180.0)min vs 120.0(100.0,145.0)min],差异均有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论LCBDE在既往有上腹部手术史的胆总管结石患者中的临床应用具有较高的安全性和可行性。
摘要BACKGROUND Postoperative benign bilioenteric anastomotic stricture(BBAS)is a serious complication of biliary surgeries.AIM To determine the efficacy and safety of percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy(PTCS)-assisted procedures,including stricture dilation and recanalization for BBAS and biliary stone therapy for concomitant stones.METHODS Patients with BBAS who received PTCS-assisted procedures were included.Primary outcomes were anastomotic patency(including initial anastomotic patency after stricture dilation and cumulative anastomotic patency after PTCS catheter removal)and treatment success(i.e.,negative clinical clamping trial and removable indwelling PTCS catheter).Secondary outcomes were technical success for the three PTCS-assisted procedures,duration of the indwelling PTCS catheter,and adverse events.RESULTS Forty patients were included;32 underwent PTCS-assisted stricture dilationecanalization and 36 underwent biliary stone therapy.The initial patency rates were 58.1%and 41.9%at 1 and 2 years,respectively,and the cumulative patency rates were 74.3%,59.7,49.8%,and 34.8%at 1,3,5,and 7 years,respectively.The treatment success rate was 90.6%(29/32)for PTCS-assisted stricture procedures.The technical success rates were 100%(31/31),87.5%(7/8),and 94.5%(34/36)for PTCS-assisted stricture dilation,recanalization,and biliary stone therapy,respectively.The median duration of the indwelling PTCS catheter in the 29 patients with treatment success was 6(range:2-109)months.Only one patient experienced acute bleeding,which was manageable.CONCLUSION PTCS-assisted procedures are efficacious and safe for the management of BBAS and concomitant biliary stones.Placement of an indwelling PTCS catheter across the anastomosis after stricture dilation improves the anastomotic patency.
基金supported by grants from the Taishan Scholars Program of Shandong Province(tsqn202312333)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82470695).
摘要Background:Biliary stent placement during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)is important for drainage in common bile duct(CBD)strictures,while the stent length is associated with many stent-related complications.We aimed to develop an artificial intelligence(AI)model for stent length selection during ERCP.Methods:Images of the patients who underwent ERCP and were diagnosed with CBD strictures were collected.Training involved identifying and delineating the duodenoscope,CBD and guidewire,calculating the pixel distance of the target guidewire and determining the required biliary stent length based on the diameter of the duodenoscope.The performance of the model,accuracy for length calculation and the assistance for endoscopists were validated using the testing set.Results:A total of 794 images from 431 patients were included and data augmentation was conducted.The mean intersection over union(mIoU)for duodenoscope,CBD and guidewire were 90.46%,84.79%and 84.64%,respectively.The accuracy in identifying the strictures was 97.58%(121/124).The accuracy for stent length calculation achieved 85.95%(104/121)with an error margin of±1 cm.The mean absolute error(MAE)and mean relative error(MRE)of the AI model was 0.81 cm and 0.13,respectively.The AI model could reduce approximately 202 mGycm2of the radiation exposure for each patient.It significantly improved both MAE and MRE for less experienced endoscopists(P=0.01 and P=0.02,respectively).Conclusions:The AI model could accurately identify duodenoscope,CBD and guidewire,enabling accurate strictures identification and stent length selection.
基金Supported by Chongqing Science and Health Joint Medical Research Project,No.2023MSXM140Youth Talent Project of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University,No.2022YQB044.
摘要BACKGROUND The special choledocholithiasis(common hepatic duct stone)proximal to hepaticojejunostomy anastomosis following pancreaticoduodenectomy(PD)presents significant therapeutic challenges because of surgically altered anatomy,which precludes the use of conventional endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.Endoscopic ultrasound(EUS)offers a minimally invasive alternative for antegrade stone extraction.Here,we report a rare case of EUS-guided transhepatic antegrade stone removal(EUS-TASR)in a patient with choledocholithiasis occurring eleven years after PD.CASE SUMMARY A 58-year-old male with a history of PD for a duodenal tumor eleven years prior presented with a three-month history of intermittent upper abdominal discomfort.Imaging revealed a nodular filling defect in the common hepatic duct and mild intrahepatic biliary dilatation,confirming choledocholithiasis.Given the altered anatomy,endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography was deemed unfeasible;thus,EUS-TASR with endoscopic nasobiliary drainage was successfully performed.The endoscopic nasobiliary drainage tube was removed on postoperative day 7,and the patient was discharged in stable condition on postoperative day 8.At the ten-month follow-up,the patient remained asymptomatic without complications.CONCLUSION EUS-TASR is a viable,minimally invasive approach for managing choledocholithiasis in post-PD patients with altered anatomy where conventional endoscopic access is restricted.
摘要Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)is one of the most technically challenging procedures in the field of therapeutic endoscopy and remains the standard of care for the management of extrahepatic biliary obstruction(both benign and malignant causes).The prerequisite for defining the success of this procedure is to achieve deep biliary cannulation and the guidewire assisted technique is the most commonly performed procedure.A latest meta-analysis of 15 randomized controlled trials in 4426 patients reported the unweighted pooled primary cannulation success rate(using this technique)of 85.4%(at the hands of experienced endoscopists),with a failure of approximately 5%-20%overall,and in less than 5%at high volume centers.As a result,achieving deep cannulation is a substantial barrier to success of ERCP,both for experts and novices alike.Despite improvements in endoscopic technologies and accessories,development of advanced endoscopy fellowship programs,and advances in ancillary imaging techniques,biliary cannulation in ERCP can still be unsuccessful in up to 20%of patients,even in referral centers.Once cannulation has been deemed to be difficult,the risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis and technical failure inherently increases.A number of factors,including endoscopist experience and patient anatomy,have been associated with difficult biliary cannulation(DBC),but predicting a case of difficult cannulation a priori is often not possible.Numerous techniques such as pancreatic guidewire and stenting,early pre-cut,and endoscopic ultrasound-guided rendezvous may be employed when standard approaches fail.Data regarding the rate of success and adverse events of these techniques have been variable,though most studies suggest that pancreatic duct stenting generally reduces the rate of post-ERCP pancreatitis in instances of DBC.Here we provide a technical review on DBC(with images)and discuss how the choice of which techniques to employ and how to best employ them should be individualized and take into account the skill of the endoscopist,the disorder being treated,the anatomy of the patient,and the available biomedical literature.
摘要Laparoscopic cholecystectomy(LC)represents the most frequently conducted surgical intervention for managing symptomatic cholelithiasis.However,in the contemporary context of laparoscopic and robotic cholecystectomy procedures,open cholecystectomy remains a relevant surgical approach that minimizes the risk of severe complications.LC is considered to be a straightforward procedure in approximately 60%of cases and presents no significant challenges for most surgeons.However,in 20%-30%of cases,the procedure involves a moderate level of difficulty,and in 10%-15%of cases,the complexity is substantial,thus potentially requiring conversion to an open cholecystectomy approach and the involvement of a highly experienced surgeon who is proficient in both laparoscopic and open techniques.Existing scoring systems have the potential to predict procedural difficulty.Obesity,cirrhosis,elevated American Society of Anesthesiologists scores,prior abdominal surgeries,and the presence of acute cholecystitis or common bile duct stones have been identified as factors contributing to the complexity of cholecystectomy procedures.Radiological findings such as gallbladder wall thickening,pericholecystic fluid accumulation,and impacted gallstones are also correlated with increased surgical difficulty.Elevated body mass index and increased C-reactive protein levels were identified as significant independent predictors of surgical difficulty during LC in patients with acute cholecystitis.For cases in which the operation is anticipated to be challenging,the utilization of intraoperative imaging techniques(including intraoperative cholangiography,intraoperative ultrasound,and near-infrared cholangiography)is advised.When the safe attainment of the critical view of the hepatocystic triangle is not feasible,alternative surgical strategies[such as subtotal cholecystectomy(STC)or an anterograde approach]should be considered.Conversion to open surgery is recommended in instances of significant hemorrhage,cholecystoenteric fistula,Mirizzi syndrome,or suspected malignancy.Furthermore,consultation with or assistance from an additional surgeon is advised under complex operative conditions.The body-first approach and STC represent significant surgical approaches in cases of severe inflammation and fibrosis(including cholecystitis,choledocholithiasis,and biliary pancreatitis)and anatomical variations.Laparoscopic STC encompasses both fenestrating and reconstituting techniques.Moreover,robotic subtotal fenestrating cholecystectomy is the prevailing technique due to the three-dimensional view.Thus,failure to appropriately manage challenging cases may result in severe complications,given the demanding nature of biliary surgery.
摘要Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)in patients with surgically altered anatomy remains a challenging field in therapeutic endoscopy due to the complex anatomical reconstructions that limit access to the biliary tree.Over the past two decades,device-assisted enteroscopy(DAE),including singleballoon,double-balloon,and motorized spiral enteroscopy,has expanded the feasibility of ERCP in this population,with overall technical success rates generally reported between 70%and 90%.Nevertheless,these techniques are technically demanding,time-consuming,and frequently affected by limited reach and unstable positioning.More recently,interventional endoscopic ultrasound(EUS)-guided procedures have emerged as highly effective alternatives,significantly improving clinical outcomes in selected patients,particularly in those with long-limb Roux-en-Y reconstructions where conventional methods are less effective.Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage continues to represent a valuable salvage option when endoscopic approaches fail,though it is associated with a greater burden of reinterventions and adverse events.This minireview provides a comprehensive overview of the main endoscopic strategies for biliary drainage in altered anatomy,focusing on technical considerations,efficacy,and safety profiles of DAE-assisted ERCP,EUS-guided interventions,and motorized systems.The evolving landscape of biliary drainage in this setting highlights the need for tailored treatment strategies,multidisciplinary collaboration,referral to high-volume centers,and further prospective studies to refine patient selection and optimize clinical outcomes.
摘要BACKGROUND Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy(ESWL)and laser lithotripsy(LL)are established alternatives for the management of difficult common bile duct(CBD)stones.However,there is limited evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of the latest-generation Dornier Delta Ⅲ lithotripter.In particular,evidence on the clinical performance of the Dornier Delta Ⅲ lithotripter is scarce.AIM To evaluate and compare the efficacy and safety of ESWL performed with the Dornier Delta Ⅲ and of LL using a single-operator cholangioscope with specific focus on stone clearance rates,number of treatment sessions,and procedurerelated adverse events in a large patient cohort.METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained database at AIG Hospitals,Hyderabad,covering the period from January 2019 to December 2022.A total of 458 patients with difficult bile duct stones underwent either ESWL or LL based on clinical discretion.ESWL was performed using the Dornier Delta III lithotripter,whereas LL was carried out with a singleoperator cholangioscope in combination with an yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser.RESULTS The 387 patients with difficult bile duct stones(mean age 53.8±15.7 years,58.7% male)underwent ESWL.A single CBD stone was noted in 46.8% of patients while 53.2% patients had multiple stones.Complete duct clearance was achieved in 95.1% of patients,with 68.7% requiring two or more ESWL sessions.Adverse events included cholangitis in 3 patients and post-sphincterotomy bleeding in 4 patients;All were managed conservatively.Seventyone patients(mean age 55±15.4 years,64.8%male)underwent LL.Complete duct clearance was achieved in 97.2% of patients with single-session clearance in 58(81.7%)patients.The remaining 18.3% of patients required two or three sessions for fragmented stone removal.Adverse events included cholangitis in 2 patients and mild pancreatitis in 1 patient;all were managed conservatively.Patients with incomplete clearance were referred for surgery.There was no significant difference in efficacy between ESWL and LL(95.1%vs 97.2%,P=0.4).CONCLUSION ESWL using the latest generation lithotripter and LL provide equally effective and safe alternatives for managing difficult CBD stones,minimizing the need for surgery.
摘要BACKGROUND Pancreaticobiliary maljunction(PBM)is a congenital disease in which the pancreatic and bile ducts fuse outside the duodenal wall.Congenital biliary dilatation(CBD)involves PBM and dilatation of the extrahepatic bile duct.The lack of Oddi sphincter action at the confluence results in the retrograde flow of pancreatic juice into the bile duct,placing patients with CBD at high risk of biliary carcinoma.The standard treatment for CBD is complete extrahepatic bile duct resection(EHBR).Hepatolithiasis(HL),a late complication following CBD surgery,has a deleterious clinical impact;further research is necessary to elu-cidate its risk factors.AIM To clarify the clinical impact of and risk factors for HL after CBD surgery.METHODS A retrospective study was conducted with 223 CBD patients who underwent EHBR across three tertiary hospitals to investigate postoperative complications.An exploratory analysis was performed to identify factors associated with HL development.Risk factors were subsequently identified using least absolute shrinkage and selection operator(LASSO)analysis.RESULTS HL was observed in 15/223(6.7%)patients.Two of those patients developed liver failure owing to biliary cirrhosis;one died, and the other received liver transplantation. Two patients requiredmajor hepatectomy. The majority of the remaining patients required repeated enteroscopic and/or percutaneouslithotomy procedures. LASSO analysis revealed older age at surgery as an independent risk factor for HL;the timedependentreceiver operating characteristic analysis at 6 years after surgery revealed a cutoff age of 31 years.CONCLUSIONHL following CBD surgery has a markedly deleterious clinical impact. Advanced age at the time of CBD surgerywas identified as an independent risk factor for HL.