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An audit of short- and long-term outcomes after laparoscopic removal of common bile duct stones in Finland

Authors: Mattila A, Luhtala J, Mrena J, Kautiainen H, Kellokumpu I

Publisher: SPRINGER

Publication year: 2014

Journal:Surgical Endoscopy

Journal name in sourceSURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES

Journal acronym: SURG ENDOSC

Volume: 28

Issue: 12

First page : 3451

Last page: 3457

Number of pages: 7

ISSN: 0930-2794

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-014-3620-9

Abstract

Our results show that one-stage LC combined with LCBDE stone clearance is safe and effective in most patients thus reducing the number of additional, potentially dangerous endoscopic procedures. Moreover, large or impacted stones are a risk factor for failed stone clearance.