Abstract
The case is a female 73 years old, with a history of laparoscopic cholecystectomy ten years ago, and is diagnosed with de novo choledocholithiasis. The medical staff conducted two Endoscopic Retrograde CholangioPancreatographies (ERCP). The results of the first one were unresolved choledocholithiasis, endoscopic sphincterotomy, intra and extrahepatic bile duct dilation, and plastic biliary prosthesis placement. In the second one, the results showed an ampulla of Vater with endoprosthesis in situ, which was removed easily. Besides, it was tried to trap the stone with a basket, without success due to dimensions (>45 mm). A Tannenbaum-type biliary stent was placed to ensure biliary drainage. After, the patient was scheduled for a laparoscopic bile duct exploration, and dissection was performed during the surgical procedure until locating a dilated common bile duct of approximately 3 cm. The stone was removed with laparoscopic forceps. Choledochorrhaphy was performed, and a drain was placed.
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