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Surgical Treatment and Outcomes
Book chapter

Surgical Treatment and Outcomes

Ashwini Kumar and Jose M. Martinez
Multidisciplinary Management of Common Bile Duct Stones, pp.93-100
Springer International Publishing
2015-01-01

Abstract

Biliary obstruction Biliary surgery Cholangitis Cholecystectomy Choledocholithiasis Common bile duct stone Intraoperative cholangiogram Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration Lithotripsy Open common bile duct exploration T tube
With advancements in imaging technology, laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques, management of common bile duct stone has changed drastically in recent years. This has made the treatment of this condition safer and more efficient. Many options are now available to manage this condition, and any particular modality for treatment should be chosen carefully based on the patient related factors, institutional protocol, available expertise, resources, and cost-effectiveness.

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