Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration: a review.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-1996
Abstract
The use of laparoscopic methods to explore the common bile duct is now well-established, although they continue to undergo continuous evolution and improvement. In experienced hands laparoscopic management of choledocholithiasis may be undertaken with morbidity and mortality at least as good as that of open surgery. The use of diagnostic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with or without sphincterotomy before or after laparoscopic intervention must be evaluated. The degree of acceptance that laparoscopic techniques for common bile duct exploration (CBDE) will achieve within the surgical community remains to be determined, but will likely increase as more practicing surgeons familiarize themselves with them.
Volume
6
Issue
6
First Page
413
Last Page
419
ISSN
1052-3901
Published In/Presented At
Ferzli, G. S., Hurwitz, J. B., Massaad, A. A., & Piperno, B. (1996). Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration: a review. Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery, 6(6), 413–419. https://doi.org/10.1089/lps.1996.6.413
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
9025026
Department(s)
Fellows and Residents
Document Type
Article