Laparoscopic versus open choledochal cyst excision focusing on postoperative complications: A retrospective outcomes study from Kyushu Pediatric Surgery Study Group in Japan

In brief

Multicenter retrospective study from Japan comparing laparoscopic versus open surgical approaches for choledochal cyst excision in pediatric patients, with emphasis on postoperative complication rates. The research evaluates outcomes across multiple Kyushu institutions to inform surgical technique selection for this congenital biliary condition.

• Laparoscopic choledochal cyst excision is now widely adopted across multiple pediatric surgery centers in Japan.
• Multicenter comparison of laparoscopic vs open approaches provides real-world evidence on postoperative complication profiles.
• Study focuses specifically on postoperative complications as primary outcome measure between surgical techniques.
• Regional collaborative data from Kyushu institutions enables robust comparative analysis of pediatric biliary surgery outcomes.

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