A new composite criterion, coined the textbook outcome (TO), evaluates laparoscopic common bile duct exploration for choledocholithiasis. Analyzing 225 patients, 74.2% achieved TO, defined by key perioperative benchmarks such as no residual stones and no severe complications. High ASA scores emerged as a critical risk factor for TO failure. This innovative approach promises to standardize surgical quality assessments and enhance patient care, potentially reducing healthcare costs while aligning with patient preferences.
Journal Article by Teng D and Xu Y in Front Surg
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