Laparoscopic CBD Exploration
By Dr. Saurabh Misra on August 28, 2012 in Articles, LaproscopicCholedocholithiasis can be treated by either open, laparoscopic, percutaneous, or endoscopic means (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography). In experienced hands, the laparoscopic common bile duct exploration is a potential option for managing stones within the biliary tree at the same time as laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
There are two different approaches to performing laparoscopic common bile duct exploration: transcystic and through a choledochotomy.