Reply to Letter to the Editor by Rauh J, et al.
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This letter discusses laparoscopic trans-cystic common bile duct stone extraction in pediatric patients as an alternative to ERCP, highlighting a 14% failure rate requiring subsequent endoscopic intervention. The technique aims to reduce repeat anesthetics in pediatric choledocolithiasis management.
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- Laparoscopic trans-cystic CBD stone extraction can avoid ERCP in most pediatric choledocolithiasis cases, reducing repeat anesthetics.
- The technique has a reported 14% failure rate in pediatric patients.
- Failed laparoscopic extraction cases require fallback ERCP at a subsequent admission.
- Pediatric choledocolithiasis management remains challenging despite advances in minimally invasive techniques.
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