Cystic Duct Diameter as a Key Predictor for Closure Difficulties in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Abstract Background Although a 5 mm diameter metal clip is commonly employed for cystic duct (CD) closure, it may sometimes…
gallbladder stones
Comparison of Endoscopic Ultrasound and Transabdominal Ultrasound in the Detection of Gallbladder and Common Bile Duct Microlithiasis
Abstract Objective: Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is an emerging method with a wide range of potential uses in gastroenterology, including the…
Acute cholecystitis: how to avoid subtotal cholecystectomy—preliminary results
Abstract Background: The aim of this manuscript is to illustrate a new method permitting safe cholecystectomy in terms of complications…
Clinical observation of laparoscopic cholecystectomy combined with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography or common bile duct lithotripsy
Abstract BACKGROUND: The incidence of common bile duct (CBD) stones accounts for approximately 10%–15% of all CBD diseases. Approximately 8%–20%…
Routine MRCP in the management of patients with gallbladder stones awaiting cholecystectomy: a single-centre experience
Abstract Objectives: To assess the frequency of choledocolithiasis and the role of preoperative laboratory findings, ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance…