Management of Choledocholithiasis in a Community Hospital: Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration Versus Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

DISCUSSION: Since implementation of LC + CBDE, there has been reduced LOS without increasing complication rates. Operative times are increased with LC + CBDE but offset by reduced LOS, additional anesthesia events, and procedures. Our institution will continue to pursue LC + CBDE when indicated with efforts to improve resource allocation.PMID:38557206 | DOI:10.1177/00031348241241626

Source: The American Surgeon - April 1, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Molly M McNamee Michael P Stolz Robert Tyler Harvell Christopher A Staley Emilie E Green Hedaya D Othman Brian H Gibson Source Type: research