Hybrid endolaparoscopic management of biliary tract pathology in bariatric patients after gastric bypass: case report and review of a single-institution experience

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2013 Oct;23(5):e188-90. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0b013e31828b85e8.

Abstract

Obesity is the major risk factor in cholesterol crystal and gallstone formation. After an Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, biliary duct dilatation can appear and gallstone formation can cause biliary duct obstruction or gallstone pancreatitis. Management of this clinical situation can be challenging and many approaches have been reported. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography plays an important role in the management of biliary duct obstruction in these patients. However, a previous modified anatomy makes this procedure technically difficult. For these reason, we describe our single-institution experience in the management of biliary duct obstruction utilizing a hybrid approach combining laparoscopy and flexible endoscopy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Technical Report

MeSH terms

  • Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / methods*
  • Cholestasis / etiology
  • Cholestasis / surgery*
  • Combined Modality Therapy / methods
  • Female
  • Gallstones / etiology
  • Gallstones / surgery
  • Gastric Bypass / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Middle Aged
  • Obesity, Morbid / surgery*