An essential technique for modern hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery: minimally invasive biliary reconstruction.

In this study, were viewed published studies of minimally invasive biliary reconstruction within the last 5 years and discussed the current status and main complications of minimally invasive biliary reconstruction. More importantly, we introduced the current reconstruction strategies and technical details of minimally invasive biliary reconstruction, which may be potentially helpful for surgeons to choose reconstruction methods and improve reconstruction quality. Expert opinion: Although several improved and modified methods for biliary reconstruction have been developed recently, no single approach is optimal or adaptable to all situations. Patient-specific selection of appropriate technical strategies according to different situations combined with sophisticated and skilled minimally invasive techniques effectively improves the quality of anastomosis and reduces complications.
PMID: 33356656 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Expert Review of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - December 29, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol Source Type: research