[Sequential endoscopic and laparoscopic and one-step treatment of cholecysto-choledochal calculosis. New perspectives for the surgeon]

G Chir. 1997 Oct;18(10):741-4.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The Authors describe 132 cases of sequential treatment of cholecysto-choledochal lithiasis by videolaparoscopic cholecystectomy after endoscopic Common Bile Duct (CBD) clearance and 3 endoscopic sphincterectomy and CBD stone extraction during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. No complications occurred during the procedure. Even though the second one is not a routine method undoubtedly represents the best solution when the surgeon meets an unexpected choledocholithiasis. However, laparoscopic CBD exploration requires a good experience of the surgeon and currently there are not sufficient data to support this procedure.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Cholelithiasis / surgery*
  • Endoscopy / methods
  • Female
  • Gallstones / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged