Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Alternative management of choledocholithiasis.

L Newman1, E Mason, J P Luke

  • 1Georgia Baptist Medical Center, Atlanta.

Journal of Laparoendoscopic Surgery
|December 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

This study clarifies the role of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. ERCP can help avoid open common bile duct procedures for most patients with choledocholithiasis.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Symptom presentation of childbirth-related post-traumatic stress in 31 countries: the INTERSECT study.

Journal of affective disorders·2026
Same author

Voluntary intake of dry matter and water of sheep fed low dry matter forages and consequences for nitrogen excretion.

Journal of animal science·2026
Same author

Using a patient-reported outcome measure to assess quality of life at Western Sydney Sexual Health Centre.

Sexual health·2024
Same author

Increased rates of hospital-onset Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia in National Health Service acute trusts in England between June 2020 and March 2021: a national surveillance review.

The Journal of hospital infection·2024
Same author

Child eating behaviors are consistently linked to intake across meals that vary in portion size.

Appetite·2024
Same author

Prevalence and factors associated with gender incongruence in French healthcare professionals: results from a nationwide survey.

Public health·2024

Area of Science:

  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical oncology

Background:

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is increasingly popular for treating cholelithiasis.
  • This rise in laparoscopic procedures has led to more cases of choledocholithiasis.
  • Current management strategies may require updates to accommodate minimally invasive approaches.

Observation:

  • The study evaluates the utility of ERCP alongside laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
  • It addresses the management of common bile duct stones in the context of widespread laparoscopic surgery.
  • The authors explore alternative treatment pathways.

Findings:

  • ERCP plays a crucial role in managing choledocholithiasis during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
  • Minimally invasive techniques can effectively treat common bile duct stones.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Open common bile duct exploration may be avoidable in many instances.

    • Implications:

    • This research supports the integration of ERCP into standard surgical practice for common bile duct stones.
    • It promotes less invasive treatment options, aligning with surgical trends.
    • Enhanced patient outcomes and reduced recovery times are anticipated.