scholarly journals Balloon-Assisted Stone Extraction (BASE): An Innovative Method for Lithotripsy during Laparoscopic CBD Exploration

HPB ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. S368
Author(s):  
K. Paik ◽  
J.S. Oh ◽  
E.K. Kim
HPB ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. S474
Author(s):  
Kwangyeol Paik ◽  
Jiseon Oh ◽  
Eung kook Kim

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1321-1323
Author(s):  
I. Sadiq ◽  
A. Malik ◽  
J. K. Lodhi ◽  
S. T. Bukhari ◽  
R. Maqbool ◽  
...  

Background: Conventionally, common bile duct stones (CBDS) are removed with help of ERCP. However, if CBDS are larger than 10 mm, then the ERCP failure rate to retrieve CBDS becomes high. In that case, open or laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is other alternative. In this era of minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic CBD exploration (LCBDE) seems to be a better option than open approach, but in our set up the safety of LCBDE is questioned. Aim: To see the conversion rate as well as complications associated with LCBDE. Material & Methods: Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of data of patients who underwent Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration (LCBDE) for large CBD stones at Fatima Memorial Hospital Lahore. Results: Since 2012, 29 patients of large (≥10 mm) CBD stones were included in this study. Among them 20(69.9%) were females and 9(31.01%) were males. The mean CBD stone size was 13 mm. Stones were extracted transcystically in 4 case and Transcholedochal stone extraction was done in 25 cases. The average duration of surgery was 130 minutes, but all cases were completed successfully without converting to open approach. There was minor bile leak in 3 patients which was managed successfully without any further intervention. No other complication was observed with LCBDE and even no retained stone was reported. Conclusion: Laparoscopic CBD exploration is safe and effective method of dealing CBD stones especially of large size when the chances of ERCP failure to retrieve stones are high. Keywords: Laparoscopy, ERCP, common bile duct,


2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-51
Author(s):  
Yousif Mahmood Aawsaj ◽  
Ibrahim K Ibrahim ◽  
Andrew Gilliam

Laparoscopic common bile duct (CBD) exploration can be performed following choledocotomy or via the trancystic approach. Laparoscopic CBD exploration is limited in some benign upper gastrointestinal units due to the cost of sterilization of the re-usable choledochoscope. We have recently published a case series confirming the safety and efficacy of the 5mm re-usable bronchoscope for CBD exploration. This case series evaluates a single-use bronchochoscope (Ambu aScopeTM) for laparoscopic CBD exploration. Data were collected from electronic records of the patients from January 2015 until December 2016; all the cases had confirmation of CBD stones. Twenty-one patients had CBD exploration using the disposable bronchochoscope. There were 7 male and 14 female (median age 42). 8 procedures were performed as emergencies and 13 were performed electively. All the cases were done laparoscopically apart from one planned as an open procedure due to previous extensive open surgery. Twenty cases had their CBD cleared using disposable bronchoscope and one needed subsequent special test follow up. Choledocotomy was performed in 15 and Tran’s cystic approach was performed in 6. No T-tube was used in the laparoscopic cases. 2 cases were performed as day case surgery. Median postoperative hospital stay was 2.5 days. In conclusion, the disposable bronchoscope is safe and effective for use in CBD exploration with results comparable to our previously published case series. It has guaranteed sterility and is cost effective compared to the re-usable bronchoscope especially when initial capital outlay, sterile processing and maintenance costs are considered.


2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seong Uk Kwon ◽  
In Seok Choi ◽  
Ju Ik Moon ◽  
Yu Mi Ra ◽  
Sang Eok Lee ◽  
...  

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. W. O’Brien ◽  
R. Tyler ◽  
S. Shaukat ◽  
A. M. Harris

Dormia baskets are commonly used during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). One complication is basket retention, through impaction with a gallstone or wire fracture. We describe a case where the external handle of the basket snapped causing retained basket plus large gallstone impacted in the common bile duct (CBD). Following laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic CBD exploration allowed direct stone fragmentation under vision with the choledochoscope. Fragments were removed using a choledochoscopic basket and Fogarty catheter, and the basket was withdrawn. Literature search identified 114 cases of retained baskets with management including shockwave lithotripsy (27%), papillary balloon dilatation (22%), open CBD exploration (11%), and one laparoscopic case.


2010 ◽  
Vol 72 (5) ◽  
pp. 395-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. S. Savita ◽  
Vishnu K. Bhartia

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