Outcomes following balloon sphincteroplasty as an adjunct to laparoscopic common bile duct exploration

Bosley, Maggie E.; Ganapathy, Aravindh S; Nunn, Andrew M.; Westcott, Carl; Neff, Lucas P.

doi:10.1007/s00464-022-09571-6

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“…Balloon sphincteroplasty by a transcystic wire balloon catheter to dilate the sphincter of Oddi and saline flushing may facilitate stone passage in 75% of cases[ 32 ]. Intervention vs surveillance to clear CBD stones during LC is better and has been recommended[ 33 ].…”

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Current management of concomitant cholelithiasis and common bile duct stones

Pavlidis¹,

Pavlidis²

2023

World J Gastrointest Surg

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The management policy of concomitant cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis is based on a one- or two-stage procedure. It basically includes either laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) with laparoscopic common bile duct (CBD) exploration (LCBDE) in the same operation or LC with preoperative, postoperative and even intraoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography-endoscopic sphincterotomy (ERCP-ES) for stone clearance. The most frequently used worldwide option is preoperative ERCP-ES and stone removal followed by LC, preferably on the next day. In cases where preoperative ERCP-ES is not feasible, the proposed alternative of intraoperative rendezvous ERCP-ES simultaneously with LC has been advocated. The intraoperative extraction of CBD stones is superior to postoperative rendezvous ERCP-ES. However, there is no consensus on the superiority of laparoendoscopic rendezvous. This is equivalent to a traditional two-stage procedure. Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation reduces recurrence. LCBDE and intraoperative ERCP have similar good outcomes. The risk of recurrence after ERCP-ES is greater than that after LCBDE. Laparoscopic ultrasonography may delineate the anatomy and detect CBD stones. The majority of surgeons prefer the transcductal instead of the transcystic approach for CBDE with or without T-tube drainage, but the transcystic approach must be used where possible. LCBDE is a safe and effective choice when performed by an experienced surgeon. However, the requirement of specific equipment and advanced training are drawbacks. The percutaneous approach is an alternative when ERCP fails. Surgical or endoscopic reintervention for retained stones may be needed. For asymptomatic CBD stones, ERCP clearance is the first-choice method. Both one-stage and two-stage management are acceptable and can ensure improved quality of life.

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confidence: 99%