Outcomes of laparoscopic versus open resection of pediatric choledochal cyst

The study used the nationwide readmissions database and identified 577 children who underwent choledochal cyst resection between 2016 and 2018.

The majority of patients underwent open resection.

Patients who underwent open resection were more likely to have a Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy.

Patients who underwent laparoscopic resection were more likely to have a hepaticoduodenostomy.

Patients who underwent open resection were more likely to have a longer length of hospital stay.

Patients who underwent open resection were more likely to have more complications.

Patients who underwent open resection had higher total costs.