ABSTRACT Background: Management of common bile duct (CBD) stones includes removal of the gallbladder and clearance of the ductal system which can be achieved through different approaches; endoscopic, laparoscopic or surgical. Objective of this study is to assess the safety, efficacy, technical feasibility and surgical outcomes of laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) versus open surgery in the treatment of ... إقراء المزيد

ABSTRACT Background: A variety of fluids can accumulate in the peritoneal and pelvic cavities including ascites, blood, pus, bile, urine, lymph, cerebral spinal fluid, and mucin. The appearance of some of these fluids by imaging may suggest a specific etiology, but a diagnostic aspiration must be performed in the majority of cases. This review aims to assess critically the value ... إقراء المزيد

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is becoming more popular in the management of choledocholithiasis due to improved laparoscopic expertise and advancement in endoscopic technology and equipment. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this work is to assess the technical feasibility of exploration of the common bile duct (CBD) by means of laparoscopy and to evaluate its potential advantages in ... إقراء المزيد

Abstract The management of combined gallstones and CBD stones should include removal of the􀀀gallbladder and clearance of the duct system which can be achieved by ERCP and extraction of stones before operation or directly with laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) and laparoscopic common duct exploration (LCDE). LCDE can be done under fluoroscopic or choledochoscopic guidance. Choledochoscopy provides the ultimate in visualization and ... إقراء المزيد