Laparoscopic cholecystectomy combined with duodenoscopic procedures for selective common bile duct stones / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the value of combined use of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) and duodenoscopic procedures in the treatment of selective common bile duct stones. Methods We retrospectively analyzed clinical data of 32 cases of selective common bile duct diseases treated with laparoscopic cholecystectomy combined with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) from January 2002 to December 2003. Results Of 24 cases receiving ERCP before LC, 19 cases were found having common bile duct stones, 3 cases having stricture at the lower end of the common bile duct, and 2 cases normal. These cases underwent ERCP and endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) following by LC. Of 8 cases receiving ERCP after LC, 4 cases were found having common bile duct stones, 3 cases having stricture at the lower end of the common bile duct, and 1 case normal. Except for 1 case of conversion to open surgery because of a failed stone removal, all the cases were cured with EST. Conclusions combined use of LC and ERCP is a highly useful approach in the treatment of selective common bile duct stones, which has broadened the utilization of minimally invasive treatment for bile duct diseases.