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Newest firstCBD stones impose significant morbidity and cost. This review compares the efficacy and safety of endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) and laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) and summarizes emerging techniques and remaining controversies. While EST remains a cornerstone for rapid stone extraction, particularly in high-risk surgical candidates, its association with post-procedural pancreatitis and long-ter…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a rare congenital condition characterized by mirror-image transposition of the thoracic and abdominal viscera. Herein, we report a rare case of laparoscopic common bile duct exploration with choledochotomy and stone extraction in a patient with SIT and a history of total gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y (R-Y) reconstruction. Case presentation A 70-year-old woman with SIT and…
Introduction and importance Laparoscopic common bile duct (CBD) exploration with cholecystectomy in patients with situs inversus totalis (SIT) is technically demanding and warrants comprehensive knowledge of the mirror image anatomy along with laparoscopic orientation of the left upper quadrant. Case presentation In this case report, we present a female patient who presented with pain in the left hypochondrium, ye…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction Common bile duct (CBD) calculi are typically managed by either laparoscopic CBD exploration (LCBDE) or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). The superiority of one method over the other remains a matter of debate. This study was designed to compare the efficacy and morbidity profile of LCBDE and ERCP in the management of CBD calculi. Materials and methods This analytical cross-section…
Background Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) and laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) are widely used in gallbladder and biliary tract diseases. During these procedures, vessels or tissues are commonly ligated using clips. However, postoperative migration of clips to the common bile duct (CBD) or T-tube sinus tract is an overlooked complication of laparoscopic biliary surgery. Previously, most reporte…
Gallstone-related diseases, particularly common bile duct (CBD) stones, pose a significant global health challenge. The emergence of laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) has transformed the management of these conditions by offering a less invasive alternative to traditional open surgery. This literature review aims to analyze published literature to identify and understand the risk factors associated…
Objective To evaluate whether the efficacy and safety of primary duct closure(PDC) was limited to patients with a wider common bile duct(CBD) (≥8 mm). Methods A retrospective study of patients who underwent PDC after laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) at Taicang Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University from March 2012 to June 2019 was performed. Fifty-five patients were enrolled and classified into…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background For patients with choledocholithiasis, laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is preferred over open surgery. Whether primary closure of the common bile duct (CBD) should be performed upon completion of choledochotomy remains unclear, and the corresponding indications for primary closure of the common bile duct have yet to be fully identified. This study was performed to evaluate the safety a…
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…
Background T-tube drainage after laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) has been demonstrated to be safe and effective for patients with acute cholangitis caused by common bile duct stones (CBDSs). The outcomes after LCBDE with primary closure in patients with CBDS-related acute cholangitis are unknown. The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of LCBDE with primary closure for the man…
Gallstone cholangiopancreatitis is a potentially life-threatening pathology which requires quick intervention involving endoscopists, interventional radiologists, anesthesiologists and surgeons in relation to clinical conditions. Treatment possibilities are varied, especially with current progress in advanced endoscopy, interventional radiology, and minimally invasive surgery. The following treatments are availabl…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) and laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) has been widely used for management of gallbladder and common bile duct (CBD) stones. Post-operative clip migration is a rare complication of laparoscopic biliary surgery, which can serve as a nidus for stone formation and cause recurrent cholangitis. Case summary A 59-year-old female was admitted to hospital because…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objective Biliary duct management is of great significance after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) combined with laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) in the treatment of cholecystolithiasis accompanied with common bile duct (CBD) stones. This study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of primary closure with C-tube drainage through cystic duct after LC + LCBDE. Methods Through a retrospective s…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) combined with laparoscopic common bile duct (CBD) exploration (LCBDE) is one of the main treatments for choledocholithiasis with CBD diameter of larger than 10 mm. However, for patients with small CBD (CBD diameter ≤ 8 mm), endoscopic sphincterotomy remains the preferred treatment at present, but it also has some drawbacks associated with a series of complications, such…
This study aimed to describe a novel puncture and discission with a needle (PDN) method facilitating laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE).The clinical data of 81 patients with cholelithiasis or choledocholithiasis who underwent LCBDE with PDN between January, 2017 and December, 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. Time for puncture and discission of the bile duct, blood loss, postoperative complication…
Objective The purpose of this article was to compare the effectiveness and safety of single-stage (laparoscopic cholecystectomy [LC] plus laparoscopic common bile duct exploration [LCBDE]) with two-stage (LC plus endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)/endoscopic sphincterotomy [EST]) in management for concomitant gallstones and common bile duct (CBD) stones. Materials and methods Systematic review a…
Introduction With the development of laparoscopic skills, the laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has become the standard surgical procedure for choledocholithiasis. We usually use Hem-o-lok clips to control cystic duct and vessels, which is safe on most occasions and has few perioperative complications such as major bleeding, wound infection, bile leakage, and b…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Previous gastrectomy can lead to an increased incidence of cholecystocholedocholithiasis (CCL) and increased morbidity rate. However, the appropriate treatment strategy for patients with CCL and a history of gastrectomy remains unclear. Methods We performed a retrospective cohort study of patients with CCL and a history of gastrectomy who underwent either one-stage laparoscopic common bile duct (CBD) ex…
Background Primary closure following laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) has been widely adopted because of the efficacy and safety in treatment of common bile duct (CBD) stones. However, the risk factors for bile leakage, the most common complication after primary closure, has not been clarified yet. Methods A retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent LCBDE with primary closure after chol…
Purpose Common bile duct (CBD) stone is a relatively common disease in elderly patients. There have been many reports about the efficacy and safety of LCBDE. But for elderly patients, only a few studies about its efficacy and safety exist. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and the surgical outcome of LCBDE in patients who are 70 years or older and compare the results with those of the young…
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