Holmium laser combined with choledochoscopy for the treatment of common bile duct stones / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To discuss the value of holmium laser lithotripsy combined with choledochoscopy in the treatment of complicated common bile duct stones.Methods Under choledochoscopy,200 ?m fibre holmium laser lithotripsy of common bile duct stones was performed.The settings on the laser were 1.0 J and 10 Hz.The choledochoscope was used to access the common bile duct stones.The stones were fragmented and then extracted with irrigation or by using a basket. Results The stones were successfully removed in all the 17 cases.The duration of operation was 10~50 min(mean,20 min).Out of the 17 cases,there were 8 cases of primary closure of the common bile duct,6 cases of T-tube drainage, and 3 cases of stone removal via drainage passage.No bile duct bleeding or biliary leakage occurred after operation.Follow-up was conducted in 16 cases for 6~15 months(mean,10 months).B-ultrasonography or magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography found no recurrent or residual stones,or bile duct stricture.Conclusions Holmium laser lithotripsy combined with choledochoscopy in the treatment of complicated common bile duct stones has advantages of minimal invasion,rapid recovery,satisfactory lithotripsy effects,simplicity of performance,and high reliability.