Open AccessUtilization of Laparoscopic Choledochoscopy During Bile Duct Exploration and Evaluation of the Wiper Blade Maneuver for Transcystic Intrahepatic Access
Author(s) -
Ahmad H M Nassar,
Vivienne Gough,
Hwei Jene Ng,
Tarek Katbeh,
Khurram Khan
Publication year - 2023
Publication title -
annals of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.153
H-Index - 309
eISSN - 1528-1140
pISSN - 0003-4932
DOI - 10.1097/sla.0000000000004912
Subject(s) - medicine , bile duct , laparoscopy , intrahepatic bile ducts , general surgery , surgery
This study aims to examine the indications, techniques, and outcomes of choledochoscopy during laparoscopic bile duct exploration and evaluate the results of the wiper blade maneuver (WBM) for transcystic intrahepatic choledochoscopy.