Background Recommendations regarding the timing of cholecystectomy for acute biliary
pancreatitis (ABP) require a systematic summary of current evidence to guide clinical …

Background Acute pancreatitis is a common and potentially lethal gastrointestinal disease,
but literatures for the disease burden are scarce for many countries. Understanding the …

Background: Due to its prevalence, gallstone disease is a major public health issue. It affects
diverse patient populations across various socioeconomic levels. Socioeconomic and …

Background and study aims With newer imaging modalities, indications for use of
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) have changed in the last …

Objective: To explore the influence of shortening preoperative fasting on the comfort and
gastrointestinal function of patients undergoing elective laparoscopic surgery. Methods: a …

Background Gallstone disease will affect 15% of the adult population with concomitant
common bile duct stone (CBDS) occurring in up to 30%. Endoscopic retrograde …

Background and study aims Endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy (EBS) related-bleeding is a
common adverse event related to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography …

Background National and international guidelines support early cholecystectomy after mild
gallstone pancreatitis but a recent nationwide study suggested these recommendations are …

Background Guidelines call for cholecystectomy during the index hospitalization for patients
with gallstone pancreatitis. Therefore, the study sought to determine the trends for …

Background Current guidelines recommend that patients with choledocholithiasis undergo
same-admission cholecystectomy. The compliance with this guideline is poor in elderly …