Risk Factors for Anastomotic Stenosis After Congenital Choledochal Cyst Surgery and Efficacy Analysis of Laparoscopic Reoperation

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Congenital choledochal cyst (CCC) is a common congenital biliary dysplasia in children, with higher incidence in Asia, treated by complete cyst excision plus Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy (laparoscopy as preferred). Anastomotic stenosis, a common long-term postoperative complication, increases patient burden and treatment difficulty. Previous studies lacked systematic analysis of its influencing factors, and laparoscopic reoperation for it was once contraindicated, with only small-scale studies showing its efficacy comparable to open surgery.

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Article · Oct 2025 · 1 min read

In brief

This study examines risk factors for anastomotic stenosis following surgical repair of congenital choledochal cysts in children and evaluates laparoscopic reoperation as a treatment option. The research addresses a critical postoperative complication that significantly impacts patient outcomes and challenges the traditional contraindication against minimally invasive revision surgery.

Complete cyst excision with Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy is the standard treatment for congenital choledochal cyst, preferably via laparoscopy.
Anastomotic stenosis is a common long-term complication after CCC surgery that significantly increases patient burden.
Laparoscopic reoperation for anastomotic stenosis shows efficacy comparable to open surgery despite being previously contraindicated.
Systematic analysis of risk factors for anastomotic stenosis after CCC surgery has been lacking in previous literature.

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