Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	120916
Country	China

Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Laparoscopic choledocholithotomy for gallbladder and common bile duct stones: Outcomes of primary closure vs T-tube drainage
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Kai Xu, Dong-Hai Zhou, Jian Feng and Jing-Shan Liu
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Corresponding Author	Kai Xu, Department of General Surgery, Peking University Shougang Hospital, No. 9 Jinyuangzhuang Road, Beijing 100041, China. xking55555@163.com
Key Words	Cholecystolithiasis; Choledocholithiasis; Laparoscopic choledocholithotomy; Primary closure; T-tube drainage
Core Tip	Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is a standard treatment for cholecystocholedocholithiasis. This retrospective cohort study compares primary closure (PC) vs T-tube drainage (TD) after LCBDE. The findings indicate that PC is a safe and feasible alternative. Compared to TD, PC is associated with faster operative times, reduced abdominal drainage, shorter hospital stays, lower medical costs, and a significantly decreased incidence of postoperative electrolyte disturbances, without increasing the risk of bile leakage or other major complications.
Citation	Xu K, Zhou DH, Feng J, Liu JS. Laparoscopic choledocholithotomy for gallbladder and common bile duct stones: Outcomes of primary closure vs T-tube drainage. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2026-03-25 10:26
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-25 10:26
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-10 05:41
Return for Revision	2026-04-10 05:41
Revised	2026-05-02 02:47
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-05-08 02:40
Second Decision by Editor	2026-05-14 02:46
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-14 08:30
Articles in Press	2026-05-14 08:30
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ISSN	1948-9366 (online)
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