In some cases, laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) may be difficult to perform in patients with
acute cholecystitis (AC) with severe inflammation and fibrosis. The Tokyo Guidelines 2018 …

Background The ideal management of common bile duct (CBD) stones associated with gall
stones is a matter of debate. We planned a meta-analysis of randomized trials comparing …

This Guideline is an official statement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
(ESGE). It provides practical advice on how to achieve successful cannulation and …

Importance Several techniques are used for surgical treatment of gallstone disease with
biliary duct calculi, but the safety and efficacy of these approaches have not been compared …

Background Many studies have failed to demonstrate significant differences between single-
and two-staged approaches for the management of choledocholithiasis with concomitant …

Surgical fraternity has not yet arrived at any consensus for adequate treatment of
choledocholithiasis. Sequential treatment in the form of pre-operative endoscopic retrograde …

Introduction The treatment of common bile duct (CBD) stones remains controversial with
debate between endoscopic cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and CBD exploration. A …

Background To update a 2018 meta-analysis on the comparative efficacy and safety of four
surgical techniques in patients with concomitant gallstones and common bile duct (CBD) …

Background Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has become the 'gold standard'for the
treatment of symptomatic gallstones. Innovative methods are being introduced, and these …

Background Recently there has been a growing interest in the laparoscopic management of
common bile duct stones with gallbladder in situ (LBDE), which is favoring the expansion of …