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Peroral cholangioscopy‐guided laser lithotripsy to treat regional hepatolithiasis without stricture

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Hepatectomy is the golden standard in treating hepatolithiasis. However, when the stones obstructed in certain segment of liver, the hepatectomy is technically difficult. What's more, for patient without significant lessening… Click to show full abstract

Hepatectomy is the golden standard in treating hepatolithiasis. However, when the stones obstructed in certain segment of liver, the hepatectomy is technically difficult. What's more, for patient without significant lessening of liver volume nor stricture of obstructed ducts, a treatment which have the advantage of minimal invasion, faster recovery and most preservation of uninvolved liver is a burning desire. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Keywords: cholangioscopy guided; guided laser; peroral cholangioscopy; lithotripsy treat; laser lithotripsy; hepatolithiasis

Journal Title: Digestive Endoscopy
Year Published: 2018

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