Management of Common Bile Duct Stones by Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Endoscopic Sphincterotomy: Pre-, Per- or Postoperative Sphincterotomy?

Abstract

Along with conventional surgery and laparoscopic extraction, ES combined with LC represents an effective alternative in the management of CBDS. Since it can be performed peroperatively, it allows a one-stage, minimally invasive treatment of most uncomplicated CBDS.