Exploring Barriers to Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration in Pediatric Surgery: An International Survey of Practice Patterns and Attitudes

Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is underutilized in pediatric surgery despite its potential to reduce the need for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and hospital length of stay. We aimed to characterize current LCBDE practice patterns among pediatric surgeons and identify barriers to broader adoption.