Laparoscopic choledochal exploration with biliary stent reduces postoperative complications and healthcare costs.
Laparoscopic choledochal exploration followed by primary closure with a self-detachable biliary stent appears to be a safe, effective, and economically favorable strategy for the management of choledocholithiasis. This technique has the potential to serve as an alternative to conventional T-tube drainage, offering comparable safety while reducing postoperative complications and healthcare costs.
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