Short-term and long-term outcomes after Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy versus hepaticoduodenostomy following laparoscopic excision of choledochal cyst in children

Retrospective study of 54 pediatric patients comparing laparoscopic hepaticoduodenostomy versus Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy after choledochal cyst excision. Hepaticoduodenostomy demonstrated shorter operative time and hospital stay with comparable long-term outcomes, supporting its use as a safe alternative reconstruction method.