AbstractA retrospective study of surgical treatment modalities and outcomes in children with Choledochal cysts was carried out. 15 cases of Choledochal cysts were operated between December 2014 and January
2020 at our institution. All children in the study group were below 16 years of age. Various procedures7,8 like complete cyst excision
with Porto-Duodenostomy, Hepatico- jejunostomy with Roux -en-Y loop, with or without interpositioning valve in jejunal loop (Lillie’s modification), Partial cyst excision with cysto-duodenostomy or cystojejunostomy have been described in the treatmentof Choledochal Cysts. Laparoscopic and Robotic procedures,5 ERCP and sphincterotomy and Liver transplantation6 are the newer treatment modalities
also described in literature. Our experience over a 5 year period is presented in this article.We recommend complete cyst excision with PortoDuodenostomy or Hepatico-jejunostomy with Rouxen-Y loop as the procedures of choice.
Keywords: Choledochal Cyst; Portoduodenostomy Hepaticojejunostomy