Laparoscopic Excision Versus Open Excision for the Treatment of Choledochal Cysts: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

In 1723, Vater first described choledochal cyst and in 1977, Todani et al classified this disease. For many years, open excision (OP) as the standard procedure made a great impact in the treatment of choledochal cyst. Since 1995, when Farello et al first reported laparoscopic choledochal cyst excisi...

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Main Authors: Zhen, Chen, Xia, Zhang, Long, Li, Lishuang, Ma, Pu, Yu, Wenjuan, Zheng, Xiaofan, Li
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: The International College of Surgeons, World Federation of General Surgeons and Surgical Specialists, Inc. 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4301275/