Laparoscopic Kasai portoenterostomy is advantageous over open Kasai portoenterostomy in subsequent liver transplantation

Comparative study of 76 biliary atresia patients demonstrates that laparoscopic Kasai portoenterostomy achieves equivalent jaundice-free survival rates to open surgery while providing significant advantages for subsequent liver transplantation, including reduced adhesions, shorter operative times, and decreased hospital stays.