Pediatric laparoscopic biliary tract surgery

Semin Pediatr Surg. 1998 Nov;7(4):202-6. doi: 10.1016/s1055-8586(98)70031-9.

Abstract

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is being performed with increasing frequency in children. The authors discuss the presentation, surgical technique, overall results, and potential complications associated with pediatric laparoscopic biliary tract surgery, citing a large personal experience as well as that reported in the literature.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
  • Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic* / methods
  • Cholelithiasis / surgery*
  • Gallstones / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Postoperative Complications