Cystic Duct Exploration in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Bile duct injury (BDI) is a severe complication following cholecystectomy and is therefore a particularly concerning surgical predicament for hepatobiliary surgeons. Owing to very high medical compensation awarded to patients suffering from BDI, surgeons need to exercise caution during surgery to avoid BDI. Herein, we explored a novel method to identify cystic duct during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), expanding the applicability of this surgical approach.