Clinical observation of treatment of hepatolithiasis with laparoscopy

Objective To explore the clinical significance of laparoscopy combined with choledochoscopy in treatment of hepatolirhiasis. Methods According to 4 criteria, 42 patients with hepatolithiasis from January to February 2005 were operated. The patients were randomly divided into two groups: open operation group and laparoscopy group. Their data were recorded and studied, including operation time, vesidual stones, operative blood loss, post operation complications etc. Results There were 20 patients and 22 patients in laparoscopy group and open operation group. Compared with open operation group, aparoscopy group is less in the total quantity of operation blood loss, the recovery time of bowel function and post operation conplictions. Conclusions Laparoscopy in treatment of hepatolithiasis embody the value of minimally invasive technique, and it is safe and feasible in appropriate cases, so we advocate it.