[Application of laparoscopic technologies in the treatment of choledocholithiasis]

Pre-operation algorithm of diagnostics of cholecystolithiasis was elaborated and inculcated into clinical practice. The results of treatment of 6120 patients with cholecystitis were analyzed. Based on this, the indications and method of performance of laparoscopic intervention on common bile duct are substantiated and results in 73 patients are given. Laparoscopic revision with sanation of biliary ducts was successful in 95% of patients. The complications occurred in 11 patients (15%), all patients remained alive.