Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	41340
Country	Netherlands

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Meta-Analysis
Article Title	Systematic review of cystic duct closure techniques in relation to prevention of bile duct leakage after laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Aafke H van Dijk, Stijn van Roessel, Philip R de Reuver, Djamila Boerma, Marja A Boermeester and Sandra C Donkervoort
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Aafke H van Dijk, MD, Research Fellow, Departement of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam 1105 AZ, Netherlands. a.h.vandijk@amc.nl
Key Words	Biliary surgery; Cholecystectomy; Outcomes; Cystic duct leakage; Prevention
Core Tip	Cystic duct leakage (CDL) is an unwanted, potential life threatening complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Several techniques have been described to securely close the cystic duct during cho­lecystectomy. Based on available evidence from this systematic review, it is not possible to either recommend or discourage any of the techniques for cystic duct closure during LC with respect to CDL, although data point out a slight preference for locking clips and ligatures vs other techniques. No separate recommendation can be made for complicated gallbladder disease.
Citation	van Dijk AH, van Roessel S, de Reuver PR, Boerma D, Boermeester MA, Donkervoort SC. Systematic review of cystic duct closure techniques in relation to prevention of bile duct leakage after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. World J Gastrointest Surg 2018; 10(6): 57-69

Received	2018-08-02 08:30
Peer-Review Started	2018-08-03 00:23
To Make the First Decision	2018-08-09 00:42
Return for Revision	2018-08-13 02:25
Revised	2018-08-18 15:01
Second Decision	2018-08-28 10:59
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2018-08-28 15:14
Articles in Press	2018-08-28 15:14
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Typeset the Manuscript	2018-09-20 07:05

ISSN	1948-9366 (online)
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