Abstract Rationale: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with endoscopic nasobiliary drainage is the standard treatment for common bile duct (CBD) stones.…
Abstract Background: Biliary tract diseases place a significant burden on healthcare in Kashmir. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the gold…
Abstract Objective: Open Common Bile Duct Exploration (OCBDE) is a critical intervention for managing complex common bile duct (CBD) stones…
Abstract There is still disagreement on the best treatment option for cholecystocholedocholithiasis. Although there are some benefits to the single-step…
Abstract Background: Stone recurrence is a significant complication following endoscopic bile duct clearance. Endoscopic papillary large-balloon dilation (EPLBD) with biliary…
Abstract ICG fluorescence (ICGF) guidance during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is gaining wider acceptance. While the accruing data largely addresses ICGF…
Abstract Objective: To determine accuracy of SAGES, ASGE and ESGE criteria for predicting presence of common bile duct (CBD) stones.…
Abstract Aim: Laparoscopic CBD exploration (LCBDE) for Common bile duct (CBD) stones with laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is an alternative to…
Abstract Background/Aim: A sufficiently open papilla is needed to remove common bile duct stones (CBDS) but endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) requires…
Abstract Objective: The purpose of this article was to compare the effectiveness and safety of single-stage (laparoscopic cholecystectomy [LC] plus…