Efficacy and safety of cholangioscopy guided laser lithotripsy for difficult bile duct stones - A prospective study from a tertiary care centre in Eastern India.

Arab Journal of Gastroenterology : the Official Publication of the Pan-Arab Association of Gastroenterology
Mahesh Kumar GoenkaUsha Goenka

Abstract

Endoscopic sphincterotomy combined with endoscopic papillary balloon dilatation, mechanical lithotripsy or both, are effective modalities for the ex- traction of difficult common bile duct (CBD) stones. However, approximately 5-15% of cases are still difficult to treat. In the present study, we have evaluated the safety and efficacy of single- operator cholangioscopy guided laser lithotripsy (LL) for difficult to treat CBD stones. Consecutive patients undergoing LL for the extraction of difficult CBD stones were enrolled in the study. The primary outcomes were related to the efficacy of the procedure in terms of ductal clearance and safety in terms of complications. During the 36 months, 764 patients presented for biliary stone extraction. Most of the patients, 683 (89.4%), had a successful stone extraction with standard techniques. Thirteen patients (1.7%) were not suitable for endoscopic therapy or did not consent for endoscopic therapy, and were referred directly for surgical treatment. Sixty-seven patients (8.8%) were included in the study. Cholangioscope was able to reach the stone in all the cases but one. Complete ductal clearance was achieved in 61 (91%) patients. Complications were encountered in 8 (11.9%) patients. Al...Continue Reading

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