Research advances in surgical treatment of intrahepatic bile duct stones / 临床肝胆病杂志

ABSTRACT

Although there are many surgical methods for intrahepatic bile duct stones, one single treatment cannot achieve the satisfactory therapeutic effect. The article introduces the progress in the etiology, pathological features, and therapeutic methods for intrahepatic bile duct stones. It is reckoned that combining various therapeutic methods according to the condition of disease is the key to reducing the rate of residual stones, preventing intrahepatic bile duct cancer, and achieving the optimal therapeutic effect.