Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration for Choledocholithiasis in the Elderly: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is a well-established and effective minimally invasive surgical approach for managing choledocholithiasis. However, its safety in the elderly population is not well established. Therefore, this study compares surgery-related outcomes in elderly patients undergoing LCBDE.