Leveraging access to technology and enhanced surgical technique (LATEST) in laparoscopic bile duct exploration (LBDE).
Lalin NavaratneJasim Al-MusawiKritchai VutipongsatornAlberto Martínez IslaPublished in: Surgical endoscopy (2022)
LATEST describes four key factors that can be used when performing LBDE. The adoption of LATEST in LBDE is associated with an increased stone clearance, a higher transcystic exploration rate and reduced post-operative morbidity.