Safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A systematic review of bile duct injury prevention

• Published in: International journal of surgery (London, England) Vol. 60; pp. 164 - 172
• Main Authors: van de Graaf, Floyd W., Zaïmi, Ina, Stassen, Laurents P.S., Lange, Johan F.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2018
• Subjects: Bile duct injury; Critical view of safety; Dissection technique; Laparoscopic cholecystectomy; Peroperative imaging techniques; Dissection technique; Laparoscopic cholecystectomy; Peroperative imaging techniques; Bile duct injury; Critical view of safety

Since the introduction of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), a substantial increase in bile duct injury (BDI) incidence was noted. Multiple methods to prevent this complication have been developed and investigated. The most suitable method however is subject to debate. In this systematic review, the...