The duct-to-mucosa technique of PJ after PD is not superior to the dunking technique with respect to POPF rate. (CTRI/2010/091/000531).

Choledochotomy closure over a stent results in a shorter postoperative stay and an earlier return to normal activity compared with closure over a T-tube without any increase in morbidity.

Patients with proximal jejunostomies can be managed with distal re-feeding. It is a cost-effective and effective substitute for PN, is associated with few problems, and has a fairly good long-term outcome.

LCDD can be safely performed in patients with a large stone burden and recurrent or primary CBD stones. Although it requires advanced laparoscopic skills, the benefits of a single-stage laparoscopic procedure can be extended to these patients safely with good results.

In our experience, LDLT is an alternative procedure to DDLT in patients with ALF and is associated with good outcomes even in patients with high grades of encephalopathy.