Abstract Background: The role of common bile duct (CBD) stenting in the establishment of bile stream in the elderly patients…
Abstract Debate still exists for the management of choledocholithiasis. The purpose of this study is to quantify the rate of…
Abstract Background: Many options exist for the management of cholelithiasis and secondary choledocholithiasis. Among them, laparoscopic common bile duct exploration…
Abstract Aim: The present study aimed at investigating the necessity of preoperative liver function tests (LFTs) in patients with uncomplicated…
Abstract We assessed the subsequent risk of cholelithiasis development in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) such as Crohn’s disease…
Abstract Introduction Among patients with cholelithiasis, choledocholithiasis may also be present in about 18% of cases. They can be treated…
Abstract Background: Herein we present our experience with laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) in managing common bile duct stones.…
Abstract Background: The diagnosis of associated choledocholithiasis prior to cholecystectomy for patients with gallstones is important for the surgical decision…
Abstract Background: Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is a treatment modality for choledocholithiasis. The advantages of this technique are…
Abstract Background/Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate changes in the clinical and demographical characteristics of gallstone disease…