Textbook outcomes in the laparoscopic common bile duct exploration of choledocholithiasis: a new comprehensive quality evaluation criterion

Applying the TO concept to LCBDE facilitates a more comprehensive and objective evaluation of perioperative characteristics in patients with choledocholithiasis. This approach contributes to the standardization of quality assessment in LCBDE, promoting the continuous improvement of surgical quality. Furthermore, achieving TO can enhance the overall quality of the healthcare system, potentially reducing healthcare costs. Additionally, TO aligns more closely with patient preferences, representing the optimal surgical outcome. As a holistic assessment tool, TO is poised to become a definitive quality standard for evaluating surgical procedures.