Collaboration first: Rethinking the surgery-first approach for pediatric choledocholithiasis
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This commentary challenges a surgery-first approach for pediatric bile duct stones, advocating instead for collaborative decision-making between surgery and gastroenterology. The authors critique limitations in recent data suggesting ERCP overuse and emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary evaluation in managing pediatric choledocholithiasis.
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- Surgery-first approach for pediatric choledocholithiasis may not be optimal despite concerns about ERCP overuse
- Collaboration between gastroenterology and surgery is essential when managing pediatric bile duct stones
- ERCP has an established role in pediatric choledocholithiasis that should not be dismissed based on limited data
- Treatment decisions should be individualized rather than adopting blanket surgery-first protocols
- Multidisciplinary discussion is needed before changing standard pediatric choledocholithiasis management
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Collaboration first: Rethinking the surgery-first approach for pediatric choledocholithiasis. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-09-30. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11060
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