Endoscopic transduodenal cholecystolithotomy and cholecystolithotripsy.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-102394
Abstract: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is generally accepted as the gold standard treatment for symptomatic gallstones [1, 2]. For patients who are not suitable operative candidates, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided cholecystoduodenostomy or cholecystogastrostomy can be performed using a double-flanged,… read more here.
Keywords: endoscopic transduodenal; gallbladder; cholecystolithotomy; eus guided ... See more keywords
EUS-guided gallbladder drainage and gallbladder interventions in China
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DOI: 10.4103/eus.eus_6_18
Abstract: Chinese experts have made substantial efforts on gallbladder-preserving approaches. Laparoscopic and choledochoscopic gallbladder-preserving cholecystolithotomy has recently gained popularity in China. There are many studies comparing laparoscopic cholecystolithotomy with cholecystectomy. The stone recurrence rate of cholecystolithotomy… read more here.
Keywords: gallbladder; gallbladder drainage; guided gallbladder; cholecystolithotomy ... See more keywords