Abstract
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with sphincterotomy (ERCP/S) has traditionally been performed prior to laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in patients with suspected choledocholithiasis. More recently, one-stage techniques — combination LC and laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LC/LCBDE) — have been developed to treat these patients. In a randomized prospective trial, investigators compared the use of one-stage LC/LCBDE with two-stage ERCP/S + LC in patients with symptomatic gallstone disease and likely choledocholithiasis based on ≥1 of the following criteria: common bile duct diameter ≥6 mm …
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