Evolving Strategies for the Optimal Management of Common Bile Duct Stones
Abstract Management of common bile duct (CBD) stones has evolved substantially with the advent of endoscopic techniques and dedicated high-end…
Cholangioscopy
Biliary stent insertion after stone clearance in patients awaiting cholecystectomy: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background and study aims: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the standard treatment for patients with cholecystitis or gallbladder stones after common…
Amyloidosis as an Atypical Cause of Biliary Stricture Diagnosed by Cholangioscopy
Abstract Amyloidosis is a rare cause of common bile duct (CBD) stricture that often presents with nonspecific symptoms. We herein…
Early cholangioscopy-guided lithotripsy for clearance of biliary stones associated with narrow lower bile duct
Abstract Background and study aims: Stones larger than the distal common bile duct (CBD) are difficult to remove with conventional…
Laparoscopic-cholangioscopic cooperative modified tunnel technique for hepatolithiasis combined with dilated common bile duct: A case report and literature review
Abstract Introduction: Intrahepatic and extrahepatic lithiasis, a condition characterized by the presence of stones in the liver and bile ducts,…
Current trends of minimally invasive therapy for cholecystocholedocholithiasis
Abstract Introduction: The minimally invasive approach of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided procedures for cholecystocholedocholithiasis, such as EUS-guided gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD), EUS-guided…
Predictors of success of conventional ERCP for bile duct stones and need for single-operator cholangioscopy
Abstract Background and study aims The characteristics of difficult stones requiring cholangioscopy-assisted lithotripsy are poorly defined. We sought to determine…
Cholangioscopy-assisted extraction through novel papillary support for small-calibre and sediment-like common bile duct stones
Abstract BACKGROUND: To date, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography has become a well-established treatment for common bile duct (CBD) stones. However, it…
Endoscopic management of difficult common bile duct stones: Where are we now? A comprehensive review
Abstract Endoscopic management for difficult common bile duct (CBD) stones still presents a challenge for several reasons, including anatomic anomalies,…
Innovation of endoscopic management in difficult common bile duct stone in the era of laparoscopic surgery
Abstract Common bile duct (CBD) stone is a common biliary problem, which often requires endoscopic approach as the initial treatment…