Systematic Review of Cystic Duct Closure Techniques in Relation to Prevention of Bile Duct Leakage After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Overview

Journal World J Gastrointest Surg

Publisher Baishideng Publishing Group

Specialty Gastroenterology

Date 2018 Oct 5

PMID 30283606

Citations 13

Authors

Aafke H van Dijk

Stijn van Roessel

Philip R de Reuver

Djamila Boerma

Marja A Boermeester

Sandra C Donkervoort

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Abstract

Aim: To study the effect of different techniques of cystic duct closure on bile leakage after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) for biliary disease.

Methods: A systematic search of MEDLINE, Cochrane and EMBASE was performed. Rate of cystic duct leakage (CDL) was the primary outcome. Risk of bias was evaluated. Odds ratios were analyzed for comparison of techniques and pooled event rates for non-comparative analyses. Pooled event rates were compared for each of included techniques.

Results: Out of 1491 articles, 38 studies were included. A total of 47491 patients were included, of which 38683 (81.5%) underwent cystic duct closure with non-locking (metal) clips. All studies were of low-moderate methodological quality. Only two studies reported separate data on uncomplicated and complicated gallbladder disease. For overall CDL, an odds ratio of 0.4 (95%CI: 0.06-2.48) was found for harmonic energy clip closure and an odds ratio of 0.17 (95%CI: 0.03-0.93) for locking non-locking clips. Pooled CDL rate was around 1% for harmonic energy and metal clips, and 0% for locking clips and ligatures.

Conclusion: Based on available evidence it is not possible to either recommend or discourage any of the techniques for cystic duct closure during LC with respects to CDL, although data point out a slight preference for locking clips and ligatures other techniques. No separate recommendation can be made for complicated gallbladder disease.

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