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Intraoperative endoscopic papillotomy and stone removal
T Mayrhofer1, R Schmiederer, P Razek
1Department of Surgery, Zwettl Hospital, Austria.
Endoscopic Surgery and Allied Technologies
|June 1, 1993
Summary
Intraoperative endoscopic papillotomy (IOEP) during cholecystectomy successfully treated simultaneous gallbladder and bile duct stones in 85% of patients. This safe and practical technique offers a less invasive alternative to conventional bile duct exploration.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Innovation
- Biliary Tract Surgery
Background:
- Simultaneous gallbladder and bile duct stones present complex surgical challenges.
- Urgent intervention is often required for acute biliary obstruction and pancreatitis.
- Conventional bile duct exploration can be invasive and time-consuming.
Observation:
- A modified "orthograde papillotomy" technique was employed during cholecystectomy in 33 patients.
- This approach was used in cases of simultaneous gallbladder and bile duct stones, including those with acute obstruction and pancreatitis.
- Standard endoscopic papillotomy instruments were utilized.
Findings:
- Intraoperative endoscopic papillotomy (IOEP) achieved successful bile duct stone retrieval in 28 out of 33 patients (85%).
- A single, easily correctable intraoperative complication occurred.
- The IOEP technique demonstrated a shorter operative time compared to conventional bile duct operations.
- Follow-up averaging one year revealed no residual stones or delayed complications.
Implications:
- IOEP is a safe and practical approach for managing common bile duct stones concurrently with gallbladder stones.
- This method reduces patient inconvenience compared to traditional duct exploration.
- IOEP presents advantages over laparoscopic bile duct operations, including reduced time, simpler apparatus requirements, and applicability in difficult common bile duct cases.