Pediatric Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration: An Opportunity to Decrease ERCP Complications

Laparoscopic intraoperative cholangiogram (IOC) with common bile duct exploration (CBDE) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) are two therapeutic techniques for choledocholithiasis. The preferred technique is unclear.

Source: Journal of Surgical Research - May 22, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: R. Elliott Overman, Lily B. Hsieh, Tina T. Thomas, Samir K. Gadepalli, James Geiger Tags: Pediatric/Congenital/Developmental Source Type: research