Laparoscopic transcystic common bile duct exploration vs transgastric endoscopic retrograde cholangiography during cholecystectomy after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Treatment of common bile duct stones after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) poses a particular challenge given the altered anatomy and inability to perform a standard Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiogram (ERC). The optimal treatment strategy for intraoperatively encountered common bile duct (CBD) stones in post-RYGB patients has not been established.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Original articles Source Type: research