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Newest firstSitus inversus totalis (SIT) is a rare congenital condition characterized by a complete mirror-image reversal of the thoracic and abdominal organs. Although usually asymptomatic, SIT poses significant challenges during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures due to reversed anatomy. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the standard treatment of biliary and pancreatic ductal diseases, yet it becom…
Open article record in new tab ↗With advancements in transplant surgery, an orthotopic liver transplant remains the definitive treatment for end-stage liver disease. However, biliary complications, particularly strictures and choledocholithiasis, are among the most common causes of post-transplant morbidity and can significantly impact graft survival. Prompt recognition and timely intervention are essential to prevent progression to graft failur…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Early endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with biliary drainage is recommended for acute cholangitis based on disease severity. However, the optimal timing of ERCP remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of urgent ERCP (≤ 24 h) on clinical outcomes in patients with common bile duct (CBD) stone-related acute cholangitis. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducte…
Single-stage management of choledocholithiasis with concomitant gallstones consists of performing either laparoscopic bile duct exploration (LBDE) or intra-operative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography at the same time as laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Transductal LBDE is associated with significantly higher post-operative morbidity, longer operative times and longer hospital stay when compared to transc…
Objectives For complicated common bile duct stones (CBDS) that cannot be extracted by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), management can be safely by open or laparoscopic CBD exploration (CBDE). The study aimed to assess these surgical procedures after endoscopic failure. Methods We analyzed 85 patients underwent surgical management of difficult CBDS after ERCP failure, in the period from 2013 t…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objectives This study reports the indications and outcome of various biliary bypass surgical procedures from a single centre over a period of 10 years. Methods This is a prospective observational study conducted over a period of 10 years (January 2001-december 2010). A total of 1500 patients were included, who underwent pancreatico-biliary surgery due to common bile duct (CBD) stones, congenital anomalies of bilia…