Surgical reconstruction of major bile duct injuries: Long-term results and risk factors for restenosis

•Bile duct injury is often complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach.•Treatment needs to be tailored to the individual patient.•It affects the quality of life and necessitates life-long follow-up.•Primary repairs fare better than re-repairs.•Concomitant vascular injury is a negative predictor for long-term patency.