scholarly journals Novel Method for Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration Performed Using a Disposable Bronchoscope (Ambu® aScope TM)

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.

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 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.


2005 ◽  
Vol 71 (9) ◽  
pp. 750-753
Author(s):  
Gabriel Akopian ◽  
James Blitz ◽  
Thomas Vander Laan

The treatment of choledocholithiasis discovered incidentally during laparoscopic cholecystectomy is not yet standardized. Options include laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE), postoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with endoscopic sphincterotomy (ERCP-ES), and no intervention. We undertook a review of our case series to determine whether LCBDE is obligatory and which LCBDE method is unsuccessful. During the 6-year study period, 91 patients with choledocholithiasis were identified. Fifty-six patients (62%) underwent LCBDE. Thirteen (23%) of these 56 patients subsequently required ERCP. Balloon sweeping of the common bile duct failed in 10 of 21 patients (48% failure) compared to any other combination of techniques with a failure rate of 1/33 (3%; P < 0.001). Two patients did not undergo complete duct exploration because of technical problems. Thirty-five patients (38%) did not undergo LCBDE. Nine of these patients (26%) did not have ERCP-ES. None of the patients who underwent postoperative ERCP-ES required additional procedures or surgery. LCBDE can successfully treat common bile duct stones, with minimal to no morbidity, but is not mandatory for safely treating choledocholithiasis. Additionally, advanced techniques for clearing the common bile duct are more successful. Surgeons should be proficient at performing these techniques.


2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  

Tóm tắt Đặt vấn đề: Sỏi đường mật chính thường gặp là ống mật chủ (OMC) là bệnh lý phổ biến ở Việt Nam. Phẫu thuật nội soi (PTSN) để lấy sỏi qua OMC ngày càng được áp dụng rộng rãi trong điều trị bệnh sỏi mật. Kết hợp tán sỏi qua nội soi đường mật trong lúc phẫu thuật nhằm làm sạch sỏi đặc biệt là sỏi trên gan đang được áp dụng ở nhiều cơ sở. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu kết quả ứng dụng PTNS và nội soi tán sỏi qua OMC để điều trị sỏi đường mật chính tại bệnh viện VN-TĐ Uông Bí. Phương pháp can thiệp lâm sàng, mô tả tiến cứu. Đối tượng nghiên cứu là những người bệnh có sỏi đường mật chính (sỏi đường mật trong gan và ngoài gan) được PTNS ổ bụng lấy sỏi đường mật qua OMC có kết hợp tán sỏi điện thủy lực được thực hiện tại bệnh viện VN-TĐ Uông Bí từ 9/2014-9/2017. Thông tin của người bệnh được thu thập trước và sau phẫu thuật, xử lý bằng phần mềm thống kê y học SPSS 16.1. Kết quả: Gồm 31 trường hợp (TH) được nghiên cứu, có 9 nam và 22 nữ, tuổi trung bình là 55,45 ± 15,05. Trong đó sỏi OMC đồng thời với sỏi trong gan là 31, sỏi túi mật kết hợp 9 TH. 21 TH lấy hết sỏi đường mật ngay trong phẫu thuật. 10 người bệnh còn sót sỏi trong gan phải lấy sỏi qua đường hầm Kehr sau 1 tháng. 1 người bệnh phải chuyển mổ mở, 2 người bệnh bị rò mật sau mổ. Thời gian phẫu thuật trung bình là 130.65 ± 46.91 phút, thời gian nằm viện trung bình là 8,58 ± 3,59 ngày. Không có tử vong do phẫu thuật. Kết luận: Đây là những kinh nghiệm PTNS mở OMC có kết hợp với nội soi tán sỏi để điều trị sỏi đường mật đầu tiên của chúng tôi. Chúng tôi nhận thấy phẫu thuật có tính khả thi an toàn cũng như hiệu quả tại bệnh viện VN-TĐ Uông Bí. Abstract Introduction: Common bile duct (CBD) stone is endemic in Vietnam. Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) has gained wide popularity in the treatment of choledocholithiasis. At the same time, electrohydraulic lithotripsy (EHL) via choledochoscopy might help to clear intrahepatic stones. Material and Methods: The aim of this study is to access the results of laparoscopic common bile duct exploration associating with electrohydraulic lithotripsy via choledochoscopy to clear biliary stones Vietnam – Thuy Dien – Uong Bi Hospital. This is a prospective, interventional and descriptive case series study. Patients with both extra-and intra-hepatic stones who underwent laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) from September 2014 to September 2017 were enrolled in our study. The data was prospectively collected and analysed by using SPSS 16.1. Results: There were 9 men and 22 women with age ranging from 12 to 78 years old (average 55,45 ± 3,59). There were 9 patients with gallbladder stones. Complete bile duct clearance was done in 21 patients. 10 patients with residual intrahepatic stones required extracting stones through T tube tunnel by choledochoscopy and EHL. The average duration of surgery was 130.65 ± 46.91 minutes and the average hospital stay was 8,55 ± 3,59 days. There were one conversion to open surgery and two cases of bile leakage. We had non-fatal postoperative complications. Conclusion: This is preliminary experience of LCBDE in my hospital in the management of choledocholithiasis. It should be considered effective and feasible in the treatment of CBD stones in Vietnam – Thuy Dien – Uong Bi Hospital. Keyword: Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration, Electrohydraulic lithotripsy via choledochoscopy


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-Bin Yang ◽  
An-Shu Xu ◽  
Jian-Gang Li ◽  
Yong-Ping Xu ◽  
De-Song Xu ◽  
...  

Abstract The advent of endoscopic and laporoscopic techniques changed surgery in many regards. A number of options exist in the management of cholelithiasis and secondary choledocholithiasis. Among them, laparoscopic common bile duct (CBD) exploration with the choledocotomy followed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has gained popularity. However, efforts should be made for minimally invasive or non-invasive to the CBD. For this purpose, we modified the surgical modality by laparoscopic transcystic approach with dilatation of the cystic duct confluence in CBD exploration (LTD-CBDE). The aim of this work was to assess the feasibility, safety and effectivity of LTD-CBDE based on our preliminary experience.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-Bin Yang ◽  
An-Shu Xu ◽  
Jian-Gang Li ◽  
Yong-Ping Xu ◽  
De-Song Xu ◽  
...  

Abstract The advent of endoscopic and laporoscopic techniques changed surgery in many regards. A number of options exist in the management of cholelithiasis and secondary choledocholithiasis. Among them, laparoscopic common bile duct (CBD) exploration with the choledocotomy followed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has gained popularity. However, efforts should be made for minimally invasive or non-invasive to the CBD. For this purpose, we modified the surgical modality by laparoscopic transcystic approach with dilatation of the cystic duct confluence in CBD exploration (LTD-CBDE). The aim of this work was to assess the feasibility, safety and effectivity of LTD-CBDE based on our preliminary experience.


2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abolfazl Shojaiefard ◽  
Majid Esmaeilzadeh ◽  
Ali Ghafouri ◽  
Arianeb Mehrabi

Common bile duct stones (CBDSs) may occur in up to 3%–14.7% of all patients for whom cholecystectomy is preformed. Patients presenting with CBDS have symptoms including: biliary colic, jaundice, cholangitis, pancreatitis or may be asymptomatic. It is important to distinguish between primary and secondary stones, because the treatment approach varies. Stones found before, during, and after cholecystectomy had also differing treatments. Different methods have been used for the treatment of CBDS but the suitable therapy depends on conditions such as patient' satisfaction, number and size of stones, and the surgeons experience in laparoscopy. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with or without endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy, laparoscopic CBD exploration (transcystic or transcholedochal), or laparotomy with CBD exploration (by T-tube, C-tube insertion, or primary closure) are the most commonly used methods managing CBDS. We will review the pathophysiology of CBDS, diagnosis, and different techniques of treatment with especial focus on the various surgical modalities.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-Bin Yang ◽  
An-Shu Xu ◽  
Jian-Gang Li ◽  
Yong-Ping Xu ◽  
De-Song Xu ◽  
...  

Abstract Objectives: Many options exist in the management of cholelithiasis and secondary choledocholithiasis. Among them, laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) with the choledocotomy followed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy has gained popularity. However, efforts should be made for minimally invasive or non-invasive to the common bile duct (CBD). For this purpose, we modified the surgical modality of laparoscopic transcystic approach by dilating the cystic duct confluence in CBD exploration (LTD-CBDE). Based on our preliminary experience, the aim of this work was to assess the feasibility, safety and effectivity of LTD-CBDE.Patients and methods: Sixty-eight patients were arbitrarily offered new LTD-CBDE technique from December 2015 to April 2018. During the surgery, we dilated the cystic duct confluence with separation forceps and/or the columnar dilation balloon. Subsequently, the CBD exploration and stone extraction were performed with choledochoscope. The entrance of CBD was covered with cystic duct stump wall and primarily closed at the end of surgery.Results: 49 females and 19 males with cholelithiasis and secondary choledocholithiasis were included. The mean age was 53 years old (18 to 72 yr). Of which, 62 cases (91.2%) were performed with LTD-CBDE techniques successfully, bile leakage was observed in 3 cases (4.4%). The mean operation time was 106 minutes and the mean hospital stay was 5.9 days. As for the other 6 patients, 3 cases were converted to open cholecystectomy due to severe fibrosis, unclear anatomical structure at the Calot’s triangle (n=2) and Mirizze syndrome (n=1); LCBDE were performed in 3 patients due to cystic duct atresia (n=2) and low level of the gallbladder duct into CBD (n=1). These patients had smooth postoperative course. None of the patients presented radiological evidence of retained CBD stone on the postoperative follow-up in 43/68 (40 cases used LTD-CBDE) patients one year later.Conclusion: The current work suggests that LTD-CBDE for the management of cholelithiasis and secondary choledocholithiasis is a feasible, safe and effective technique with a low rate of complications. It offers another alternative for surgeons to treat patients in similar scenarios. However, additional randomized, controlled study is further needed to demonstrate its efficacy, safety, and impact on CBD stenosis.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 2093
Author(s):  
Aarif Bashir ◽  
Shaukat Jeelani ◽  
Saniya Zaffar

Background: Aim of study was the assessment of laparoscopic common bile duct (CBD) exploration with primary closure over an ante-gradely placed endo-biliary stent for CBD stones in terms of operating time, rate of conversion to open procedure, hospital stay, postoperative complications and residual disease.Methods: Our data was analysed retrospectively over a period of 5 years (2015-2020) on all the patients who underwent laparoscopic CBD exploration with primary closure over an ante-gradely placed endo-biliary stent followed by cholecystectomy at SMHS hospital, Srinagar, J and K, India. Total of 30 such patients were identified.Results: The mean procedure time was 93.5±23.16 minutes. There were no intra operative complications encountered in the study. Four patients were converted to open (13.33%). The mean duration of hospital stay was 4.56±1.99 Days. The total number of patients that developed post-operative complications was 7 (23.33%). The most frequently encountered post-operative complication was stent migration (13.33%). The next most common post-operative complication was minor biliary leak (10%) which resolved spontaneously. There was no mortality experienced during the study. Two patients (6.66%) had residual stones and 28 (93.33%) patients had complete clearance of the CBD.Conclusions: Laparoscopic CBD exploration with primary closure over an ante-gradely placed endo-biliary stent is a feasible option and is a safe procedure. Endoscopic removal of the stent can safely be done after an interval of 6-8 weeks.


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