Safety and Outcomes of Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration in Elderly Patients: A Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study From a High‐Volume Specialist Centre | Synapse
April 11, 2026
Safety and Outcomes of Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration in Elderly Patients: A Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study From a High‐Volume Specialist Centre
Key Points
The research aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic common bile duct exploration in elderly patients.
Retrospective comparative cohort study design
Analysis conducted at a high-volume specialist center
Focus on patients undergoing laparoscopic common bile duct exploration
Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration is deemed safe in selected elderly patients
The study reports effective treatment outcomes for choledocholithiasis
Abstract
LCBDE is a safe and effective treatment for choledocholithiasis in selected elderly patients when performed in specialist centers.