Multiple instrument guide in the use of laparoscopic choledochotomy / 中国普通外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate multiple instrument guide (MIG) in the use of laparoscopic choledochotomy (LCD). Methods The common bile duct (CBD) exploration time,surgical outcome,complications and damage of choledochoscope with or without MIG were compared retrospectively. Results MIG assisted LCD was performed successfully in all 25 cases,no complication such as bleeding,bile leakage or retained stones happened. CBD exploration time were 30 minutes,the mean number of removed stones was 6,no damage of choledochoscope was encountered. In 38 cases receiving traditional LCD,an average 5 pieces of stone were removed,the duct exploration time was 60 minutes. Two cases were complicated with hyperamylasia,stones were retained in one case. Choledochoscope was damaged in 6 times. Conclusions MIG facilitates LCD procedure,shortens operative time,and protects choledochoscope.