Systematic Treatment of Hepatolithiasis in Geriatric Patients

SummaryHepatolithiasis with intrahepatic biliary strictures is a challenging problem for surgeons. In geriatric patients, the increased difficulties in treatment are due not only to previous multiple operations for recurrent hepatolithiasis but also to the relevant conditions of old age. We established a systematic approach to treat hepatolithiasis so as to avoid repeated operations and achieve a better outcome. [International Journal of Gerontology 2008; 2(1): 7–11]