Researchers compared treatments for common bile duct (CBD) stones, and ultrasound-guided percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopic lithotripsy (PTCSL) stood out. PTCSL outperformed laparoscopic exploration, with better perioperative outcomes and fewer complications. It also beat endoscopic treatment with fewer instances of pancreatitis, reflux esophagitis, and papillary stenosis. Additionally, the study identified gallstones and family history as independent risk factors for CBD stone recurrence. This research suggests PTCSL as a safe and efficient first-line treatment for CBD stones and provides crucial insights for high-risk patient follow-up.
Journal Article by Gao Z, Ye D (…) Lu W et 5 al. in World J Surg
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