Using a self-detachable biliary stent for closure after choledochotomy enhances recovery.

• Patients with primary duct closure experienced a shorter hospital stay—reduced by several days—compared to those with t-tube drainage.
• Complication rates were significantly lower in the stent group, indicating a safer alternative to traditional methods.

Surgeons may consider this approach to reduce postoperative issues and costs.

• No differences in operative time or blood loss suggest comparable surgical efficiency between techniques.