Laparoscopic resection of choledochal cysts in adults: a series from Turkey.

Journal: Turkish journal of surgery
Published Date: Sep 23, 2019

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Choledochal cyst is a congenital disease in which surgical treatment is preliminary because of the potential for malignancy. In recent years, increase in technological developments and laparoscopic experience have popularised the use of laparoscopy in adult choledochal cyst surgery. This study aimed to present the results of eight adult patients undergoing laparoscopic choledochal excision surgery.

Authors

  • Ersin Gündoğan
    Department of General Surgery, Inonu University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey.
  • Fatih Sümer
    Department of General Surgery, Inonu University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey.
  • Muhammed Kadri Çolakoğlu
    Department of General Surgery, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University School of Medicine, Rize, Turkey.
  • Egemen Çiçek
    Department of General Surgery, Inonu University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey.
  • Cihan Gökler
    Department of General Surgery, Inonu University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey.
  • Mehmet Can Aydın
    Department of General Surgery, Inonu University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey.
  • Cüneyt Kayaalp
    Department of General Surgery, Inonu University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey.

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