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Endoscopy 1995; 27(9): 676-678
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1005786
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Laparoscopic Antegrade Biliary Stenting

M. Rhodes, L. Nathanson, N. O'Rourke, G. Fielding
  • University Department of Surgery, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Background and Study Aims: Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration is successful in 90 % of patients, but 10 % of patients may have retained stones or impaired biliary drainage at the end of surgery. This study presents the results of laparoscopic biliary stenting in three such patients.

Patients and Methods: Three patients with choledocholithiasis, aged 51, 82, and 100 were treated by laparoscopic antegrade placement of biliary stent.

Results: Biliary drainage was established in all three cases. Follow-up at six months revealed all patients to be asymptomatic, with two aged 82 and 101 with the stents still in place.

Conclusions: Laparoscopic antegrade biliary stenting deserves consideration when the surgeon encounters impaired biliary drainage after laparoscopic exploration of the common bile duct.