Surgeons Gain Ground in Choledocholithiasis Management

Surgeons can now effectively manage choledocholithiasis using a streamlined laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) pathway.

• Overall duct clearance improved from 70.6% to 87.0% after full implementation (p=0.042).
• Median hospital stay dropped significantly from 72.1 hours to 40 hours (p=0.01) without increasing operative time.

This surgeon-led approach supports a more efficient, one-stop surgical solution for patients.

• Complication and readmission rates remain low at 3.1% and 2.4%, respectively.