Background Gallstones are present in about 10% to 15% of the adult western population.
Between 1% and 4% of these adults become symptomatic in a year (the majority due to …

Background In many countries laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis is
mainly performed after the acute episode has settled because of the anticipated increased …

Bile duct injury (BDI) is a dangerous complication of cholecystectomy, with significant
postoperative sequelae for the patient in terms of morbidity, mortality, and long-term quality …

Background Biliary and pancreatic stents are tubular devices made of plastic or metal used
primarily to establish patency of an obstructed bile or pancreatic duct. Stents may also be …

Background: Iatrogenic bile duct injuries (IBDI) after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC),
being one of the most common performed surgical procedures, remain a substantial …

Every year approximately 750,000 cholecystectomies are performed in the United States,
most of those are performed laparoscopically. Postcholecystectomy complications are not …

Urgent or emergency endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is
indicated for gallstone‐induced acute cholangitis and pancreatitis. The technique and …

Background Gallstone disease remains the most common disease of the digestive system in
Western societies and laparoscopic cholecystectomy one of the most common surgical …

Background Iatrogenic bile duct injury (BDI) is a common complication after
cholecystectomy. Patients are mainly treated endoscopically, but the optimal treatment …

Methods A total of 32 patients who underwent endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), because of bile leakage after cholecystectomy, from …