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Biliary Reconstruction
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Biliary reconstruction describes a variety of surgical procedures that are performed to replace portions of the biliary or digestive system that are missing at birth or damaged due to illness.

Why is biliary reconstruction performed?

Some conditions that could require biliary reconstruction include infants who are born without a bile duct, a bile duct obstruction such as a choledochal cyst, and in cases where a portion of the liver needs to be removed due to illness.

How is biliary reconstruction performed?
Surgeons at Children's Hospital Boston use the latest robotic surgery technology to assist with biliary reconstruction procedures. The technology allows surgeons to use minimally-invasive surgical techniques, which reduce the size of the incision required, pain, the risk of infection, and speed recovery time.
What is the long-term outlook for a child who requires biliary reconstruction?
Many children who undergo biliary reconstruction achieve normal digestive function and liver function.
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