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Choledochoscope-guided treatment of pulmonary embolism caused by ventricular myxoma
A 33-year male patient presented with a 6-month history of cough and shortness of breath upon physical activity. Echocardiography demonstrated right...
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A propensity score matching study between conventional and soft fiber-optic choledochoscope guided percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopic lithotripsy for treatment of cholelithiasis
BackgroundPercutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopic lithotripsy (PTCSL) provides an alternative method for cholelithiasis treatment. Since...
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Minimally Invasive Common Bile Duct Stone Management in Gastric Bypass Patients: Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration with Disposable Bronchoscope
BackgroundBariatric surgery patients may develop common bile duct stones, and the alterations in their anatomy present challenges in treating this...
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Total robotic lateral pancreaticojejunostomy and modified Frey’s procedure for chronic calcific pancreatitis
BackgroundSurgical intervention has been shown to have good post-operative outcomes in patients with chronic pancreatitis with pain refractory to...
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TAVAC: choledochoscopy disposable scopes, and the single-stage vs. two-stage approach to choledocholithiasis
BackgroundPrevious studies have been published evaluating the benefits and drawbacks of clearing the common bile duct of stones using a single-stage...
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Laparoscopic Transcystic Common Bile Duct Exploration: 8-Year Experience at a Single Institution
BackgroundLaparoscopic transcystic common bile duct exploration (LTCBDE) is used to treat cholecystolithiasis and choledocholithiasis. This study...
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Choledochoscopy combined with double-cannula lavage in the treatment of acute pancreatitis with encapsulated necrosis and the analysis of related inflammatory indexes
ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the application of choledochoscopy combined with double-cannula lavage in the treatment of acute pancreatitis...
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Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangioscopic Lithotripsy for the Treatment of Common Bile Duct Stones and Analysis of Risk Factors for Recurrence
BackgroundAs a minimally invasive treatment for common bile duct (CBD) stones, ultrasound-guided percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopic...
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Leveraging access to technology and enhanced surgical technique (LATEST) in laparoscopic bile duct exploration (LBDE)
Single-stage management of choledocholithiasis with concomitant gallstones consists of performing either laparoscopic bile duct exploration (LBDE) or...
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Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration with primary closure could be safely performed among elderly patients with choledocholithiasis
BackgroundFor patients with choledocholithiasis, laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is preferred over open surgery. Whether primary...
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Porcine Aorto-Renal Artery (PARA) model for laparoscopic transcystic common bile duct exploration: the evolution of a training model to meet new clinical needs
BackgroundThe transcystic approach to laparoscopic common bile duct exploration has gained popularity for the single-stage management of...
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Diagnostic performance of laparoscopic transcystic common bile duct exploration for the detection of choledocholithiasis in patients with negative MRCP
There is little research to evaluate laparoscopic transcystic common bile duct (CBD) exploration (LTCBDE) as a diagnostic test to identify...
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Ultrasound-guided percutaneous transhepatic one-step biliary fistulation combined with rigid choledochoscopy for recurrent hepatolithiasis
PurposePercutaneous transhepatic one-step biliary fistulation (PTOBF) is used to treat choledocholithiasis and biliary stricture. This study aimed to...
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The Laparoscopy in Biliary Exploration Research and Training Initiative (LIBERTI) trial: simulator-based training for laparoscopic management of choledocholithiasis
BackgroundLaparoscopic cholecystectomy with common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is equivalent in safety and efficacy to endoscopic retrograde...
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Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration is a Safe and Effective Strategy for Elderly Patients
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is considered the most effective treatment for gallstones. However, there is no agreement on the treatment of common...
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Residual choledocholithiasis after choledocholithotomy T-tube drainage: what is the best intervention strategy?
BackgroundThe best intervention approach for residual choledocholithiasis after choledocholithotomy T-tube drainage remains controversial, especially...
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Intraoperative ultrasound-guided percutaneous hepatocholangiostomy applied in the cholangioscopic lithotripsy for hepatolithiasis and choledocholithiasis
BackgroundPercutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopic lithotripsy (PTCSL) is a minimally invasive treatment for hepatolithiasis. But it may make a long...
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Near-infrared cholangiography can increase the chance of success in laparoscopic approaches to common bile duct stones, even with previous abdominal surgery
BackgroundThe treatment of common bile duct (CBD) stones with minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is more technical demanding than laparoscopic...
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Comparison of the therapeutic effects of three minimally invasive approaches for laparoscopic cholecystectomy combined with common bile duct exploration—— a 5-year retrospective analysis
ObjectiveThe aim of this retrospective study was to explore the indications for three minimally invasive approaches—T-tube external drainage, double...
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Comparison of Efficacy and Safety of Laparoscopic Holmium laser Lithotripsy and Laparoscopic Bile Duct Exploration for Bile Duct Stones: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
BackgroundLaparoscopic holmium laser lithotripsy (LHLL) has been used to treat bile duct stones with unclear outcomes. A meta-analysis was conducted...
