Laparoscopically assisted ERCP in a case of acute cholangitis in a patient with biliopancreatic diversion with distal gastric preservation

Obes Surg. 2009 Feb;19(2):250-252. doi: 10.1007/s11695-008-9683-8. Epub 2008 Sep 25.

Abstract

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion (BPD; Scopinaro's technique), and BPD with distal gastric preservation (BPDGP) are different surgical procedures, currently performed with laparoscopic assistance, successfully used as a treatment for morbid obesity. All of these modalities bear the burden of a difficult access when it comes to explore and work within the biliary tract. We present a case of acute cholangitis due to choledocholithiasis in a patient with BPDGP for morbid obesity successfully managed by laparoscopy-assisted endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography through the gastric remnant.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biliopancreatic Diversion
  • Cholangiography
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / methods*
  • Cholangitis / etiology
  • Cholecystectomy / methods*
  • Choledocholithiasis / complications
  • Choledocholithiasis / diagnosis
  • Choledocholithiasis / surgery*
  • Female
  • Gastrostomy*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Middle Aged