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Combined endo‐laparoscopic approach in managing patients with gallstones and common bile duct stones: An early experience
Author(s) -
Ng Dennis ChungKei,
Tsui David KaKin,
Yang George PeiCheung,
Ha Joe PingYiu,
Chan Angus ChiWai,
Tang ChungNgai,
Li Michael KaWah
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
surgical practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.109
H-Index - 10
eISSN - 1744-1633
pISSN - 1744-1625
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-1633.2008.00392.x
Subject(s) - medicine , endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography , gallstones , laparoscopic cholecystectomy , common bile duct , general surgery , pancreatitis , surgery
Gallstones with common bile duct stones is a common condition in Hong Kong. Management still remains a challenge nowadays. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with intraoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a single‐stage approach which improves patient comfort and is associated with less post‐ERCP pancreatitis. With the new endo‐laparoscopic operating theatre in service, the combined endo‐laparoscopic approach becomes simple and practical. We report here our two early experiences using this approach.