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Transpapillary papilloplasty is a safe and effective endoscopic treatment for selected choledocholithiasis patients, demonstrating a low complication rate. This procedure offers therapeutic efficacy for bile duct stones.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Endoscopic Surgery

Background:

  • Choledocholithiasis, or bile duct stones, presents a significant clinical challenge.
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a common intervention for bile duct stones.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy and safety of transpapillary papilloplasty for treating choledocholithiasis.
  • To evaluate the complication rates associated with this endoscopic procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 1860 ERCP procedures performed over five years.
  • Evaluation of 55 patients undergoing transpapillary papilloplasty for choledocholithiasis.
  • Assessment of procedure success and complications including pancreatitis, bleeding, and perforation.

Main Results:

  • The study included 55 patients (mean age 66.3 years), with 58.2% being women.
  • Nearly 30% of patients had giant choledocholithiasis (calculi > 12 mm), and almost half had multiple stones.
  • Data on specific success rates and complication occurrences were collected.

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopic papilloplasty is a safe and effective treatment for choledocholithiasis in selected patients.
  • The procedure demonstrated a low rate of complications in this patient cohort.
  • Transpapillary papilloplasty offers a viable endoscopic therapeutic option for bile duct stones.