| Literature DB >> 2148443 |
E J Reddick1, D Olsen, W Alexander, A Bailey, D Baird, N Price, R Pruitt.
Abstract
The management of common bile duct stones during laparoscopic laser cholecystectomy (LLC) is uncertain. Open common bile duct exploration is the least desirable option since it defeats the purpose of LLC. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with papillotomy has become the procedure of choice since it has a high rate of success and results in minimal morbidity. Intraoperative techniques using balloon catheters and the flexible choledochoscope via the cystic duct may obviate the need for ERCP in selected cases.Entities:
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Year: 1990 PMID: 2148443 DOI: 10.1007/bf02336589
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surg Endosc ISSN: 0930-2794 Impact factor: 4.584