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Neitzel E, Stearns J, Guido J, Porter K, Whetten J, Lammers L, vanSonnenberg E. Iatrogenic vascular complications of non-vascular percutaneous abdominal procedures. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2024:10.1007/s00261-024-04381-x. [PMID: 38849536 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-024-04381-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this paper is to compile and present all of the reported vascular complications that resulted from common non-vascular abdominal procedures in the literature. Non-vascular procedures include, though are not limited to, percutaneous abscess/fluid collection drainage (PAD), percutaneous nephrostomy (PN), paracentesis, percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC)/percutaneous biliary drainage (PBD), percutaneous biliary stone removal, and percutaneous radiologic gastrostomy (PG)/percutaneous radiologic gastrojejunostomy (PG-J). By gathering this information, radiologists performing these procedures can be aware of the associated vascular injuries, as well as take steps to minimize risks. METHODS A literature review was conducted using the PubMed database to catalog relevant articles, published in the year 2000 onward, in which an iatrogenic vascular complication occurred from the following non-vascular abdominal procedures: PAD, PN, paracentesis, PTC/PBD, percutaneous biliary stone removal, and PG/PG-J. Biopsy and tumor ablation were deferred from this article. RESULTS 214 studies met criteria for analysis. 28 patients died as a result of vascular complications from the analyzed non-vascular abdominal procedures. Vascular complications from paracentesis were responsible for 19 patient deaths, followed by four deaths from PTC/PBD, three from biliary stone removal, and two from PG. CONCLUSION Despite non-vascular percutaneous abdominal procedures being minimally invasive, vascular complications still can arise and be quite serious, even resulting in death. Through the presentation of vascular complications associated with these procedures, interventionalists can improve patient care by understanding the steps that can be taken to minimize these risks and to reduce complication rates.
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- Easton Neitzel
- University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, 475 N 5th St, HSEB C523, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, USA.
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, 475 N 5th St, HSEB C523, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, USA
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, 475 N 5th St, HSEB C523, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, USA
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, 475 N 5th St, HSEB C523, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, USA
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, 475 N 5th St, HSEB C523, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, USA
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, 475 N 5th St, HSEB C523, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, USA
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, 475 N 5th St, HSEB C523, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, USA
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Liu B, Fu L, Lu T, Zhang G, Dong X, Zhao Q, Yu M, Ma H, Yang K, Cai H. Comparison of Efficacy and Safety of Laparoscopic Holmium laser Lithotripsy and Laparoscopic Bile Duct Exploration for Bile Duct Stones: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. World J Surg 2023; 47:1809-1820. [PMID: 37041308 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-023-06995-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic holmium laser lithotripsy (LHLL) has been used to treat bile duct stones with unclear outcomes. A meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the LHLL and laparoscopic bile duct exploration (LBDE) efficacy and safety in treating bile duct stones. METHODS The correlational studies were searched databases, such as PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP, to identify eligible studies from inception to July 2022. The dichotomous and continuous outcomes were evaluated using odds ratio (OR), risk difference (RD) and weighted mean difference (WMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Stata 15.0 and Review Manager 5.3 software helped in data analyses. RESULTS A total of 23 studies with 1,890 patients, primarily from China, were included. The results indicated that operation time (WMD = - 26.94; 95% CI:(- 34.30, - 19.58); P < 0.00001), estimated blood loss (WMD = - 17.97; 95% CI: (- 22.94, - 13.00); P = 0.002), rate of residual stone (OR = 0.15, 95%CI: (0.10, 0.23); P < 0.00001), length of hospital stay (WMD = - 2.88; 95% CI:(- 3.80, - 1.96); P < 0.00001) and time to bowel function recovery (WMD = - 0.59; 95% CI: (- 0.76, - 0.41); P < 0.00001) had statistically significant differences between the two groups. In postoperative complications, biliary leakage (RD = -0.03; 95% CI: (- 0.05, -0.00); P = 0.02), infection (RD = - 0.06; 95% CI: (- 0.09,- 0.03); P < 0.00001) and Hepatic injury (RD = - 0.06; 95% CI: (- 0.11, - 0.01); P = 0.02) revealed statistically significant differences. However, no significant differences were observed in biliary damage (RD = - 0.03; 95% CI: (- 0.06, 0.00); P = 0.06) and hemobilia (RD = - 0.03; 95% CI: (- 0.06, 0.00); P = 0.08). CONCLUSION The current meta-analysis indicated that LHLL could be more effective and safer than LBDC. However, these results should be confirmed with a larger sample size and rigorously designed randomized controlled trials.
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- Bin Liu
- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Diagnostics and Precision Medicine for Surgical Oncology in Gansu Province, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- Institution of Clinical Research and Evidence Based Medicine, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Diagnostics and Precision Medicine for Surgical Oncology in Gansu Province, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Diagnostics and Precision Medicine for Surgical Oncology in Gansu Province, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Diagnostics and Precision Medicine for Surgical Oncology in Gansu Province, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Diagnostics and Precision Medicine for Surgical Oncology in Gansu Province, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China.
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Diagnostics and Precision Medicine for Surgical Oncology in Gansu Province, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China.
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Binh NT, Dung LV, My TTT, Duc NM. Percutaneous Transhepatic Holmium Laser Lithotripsy for Giant Biliary Stones. J Clin Imaging Sci 2021; 11:55. [PMID: 34754595 PMCID: PMC8571195 DOI: 10.25259/jcis_179_2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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This case report describes a young female patient with a history of surgery to treat choledochal cyst since childhood who was admitted to our hospital with cholangitis. An imaging examination revealed giant stones that almost completely filled the intrahepatic biliary tract. The patient underwent percutaneous transhepatic lithotripsy using a holmium laser. After the lithotripsy, cholangiography showed no residual stones. The patient displayed clinical improvement and was discharged after 14 days in the hospital. This case serves as a reminder of gallstone complications that can occur subsequent to choledochal cyst surgery with biliary-enteric anastomosis and emphasizes many outstanding advantages of percutaneous transhepatic lithotripsy compared with classical surgery.
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- Nguyen Thai Binh
- Department of Radiology, Ha Noi Medical University Hospital, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.,Department of Radiology, Ha Noi Medical University, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
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- Department of Radiology, Ha Noi Medical University Hospital, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
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- Department of Radiology, Ha Noi Medical University, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
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- Department of Radiology, Ha Noi Medical University, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.,Department of Radiology, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.,Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital 2, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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Indu J, Kheda VA, Bolbandi D, Govil S, Bhat R. Percutaneous Transhepatic Laser Lithotripsy for Biliary Stones in Patients with Altered Biliary Anatomy. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY ISVIR 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1728985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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AbstractEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the current treatment of choice in bile duct stones. Several factors such as variant anatomy of ampulla and surgical procedures like hepaticojejunostomy limit the success of ERCP in treating bile duct stones. Percutaneous transhepatic laser lithotripsy using interventional radiologic and endourologic techniques, which is uncommon, is a reasonable treatment option in such difficult cases. It is a minimally invasive, safe procedure accompanied by a high success rate, minimal morbidity, and a short hospital stay. We report our technique and experience in a series of three patients who underwent percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) followed by percutaneous transhepatic laser lithotripsy in an attempt to avoid open surgery when ERCP was technically difficult.
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- Jacob Indu
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Apollo Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Apollo Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Urology, Apollo Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Apollo Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Apollo Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Ultra-mini Percutaneous Hepatolithotomy in Patients With Large and Multiple Hepatolithiasis. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2020; 31:76-84. [PMID: 32910108 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000000853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND In this study, we applied the ultra-mini percutaneous hepatolithotomy (UM-PHL) technique on hepatolithiasis patients with multiple and large stones on which other minimally invasive methods failed, and our aim was to report its results, sharing in series for the first time. MATERIALS AND METHODS Preoperative and postoperative data, laboratory parameters, radiologic findings, and preoperative and postoperative details were recorded for a total of 14 patients for whom the UM-PHL technique was applied between April 2017 and December 2019. As all patients had multiple stones and extreme stone load and had bile duct surgery, they did not have a normal anatomy. All patients were radiologically confirmed to have had preprocedural magnetic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. RESULTS Operation duration of the patients was 137.6±44.9 minutes, while intraoperative blood loss was 69.2±24.9 mL, drainage catheter removal time was 2.85±0.86 days, and the hospitalization time was 4.28±2.55 days. Intraoperative balloon dilation was applied to enlarge the stricture area in 5 patients (35.7%). On the basis of the Clavien-Dindo classification, grade 2 complication was observed in 2 patients (14.2%) due to postoperative cholangitis. Patients were followed up for an average of 15 months, and nonsymptomatic radiologic stone recurrence was detected in the 12th month control of 1 patient (7.1%). CONCLUSION The UM-PHL technique is a successful method that facilitates stone clearance by providing minimal dilatation through percutaneous intervention and by using instruments with small diameter, and it can safely be applied with its low complication level, low recurrence ratio, and short hospitalization time.
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Galetti F, Moura DTHD, Ribeiro IB, Funari MP, Coronel M, Sachde AH, Brunaldi VO, Franzini TP, Bernardo WM, Moura EGHD. Cholangioscopy-guided lithotripsy vs. conventional therapy for complex bile duct stones: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 33:e1491. [PMID: 32609255 PMCID: PMC7325696 DOI: 10.1590/0102-672020190001e1491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2019] [Accepted: 12/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Endoscopic removal of common bile duct stones has a high success rate ranging from 85% to 95%. Bile duct stones >15 mm are difficult and frequently require lithotripsy. Peroral cholangioscopy (POC) allows lithotripsy with similar success rates. AIM To determine the efficacy and safety of cholangioscopy-guided lithotripsy used in the treatment of difficult to remove bile duct stones vs. conventional therapy. METHODS Search was based in Medline, Embase, Cochrane Central, Lilacs/Bireme. Studies enrolling patients referred for the removal of difficult bile duct stones via POC were considered eligible. Two analyses were carried out separately, one included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and another observational studies. RESULTS Forty-six studies were selected (3 RTC and 43 observational). In the analysis there was no statistical significant difference between successful endoscopic clearance (RD=-0.02 CI: -0.17, 0.12/I²=0%), mean fluoroscopy time (MD=-0.14 CI -1.60, 1.32/I²=21%) and adverse events rates (RD=-0.06 CI: -0.14, 0.02/I²=0%), by contrast, the mean procedure time favored conventional therapy with statistical significance (MD=27.89 CI: 16.68, 39.10/I²=0%). In observational studies, the successful endoscopic clearance rate was 88.29% (CI95: 86.9%-90.7%), the first session successful endoscopic clearance rate was 72.7 % (CI95: 69.9%-75.3%), the mean procedure time was 47.50±6 min for session and the number of sessions to clear bile duct was 1.5±0.18. The adverse event rate was 8.7% (CI95: 7%-10.9%). CONCLUSIONS For complex common bile duct stones, cholangioscopy-guided lithotripsy has a success rate that is similar to traditional ERCP techniques in terms of therapeutic success, adverse event rate and means fluoroscopy time. Conventional ERCP methods have a shorter mean procedure time.
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- Facundo Galetti
- Unidade de Endoscopia Gastrointestinal, Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Unidade de Endoscopia Gastrointestinal, Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.,Divisão de Gastroenterologia, Hepatologia e Endoscopia, Brigham and Women´s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, EUA
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- Unidade de Endoscopia Gastrointestinal, Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Unidade de Endoscopia Gastrointestinal, Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Unidade de Endoscopia Gastrointestinal, Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Divisão de Gastroenterologia, Hepatologia e Endoscopia, Brigham and Women´s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, EUA
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- Unidade de Endoscopia Gastrointestinal, Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Unidade de Endoscopia Gastrointestinal, Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Unidade de Endoscopia Gastrointestinal, Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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Alotaibi KM, Alghamdi HM. Percutaneous endoscopic biliary exploration in complex biliary stone disease: Case series study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY OPEN 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijso.2020.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Lamanna A, Maingard J, Tai J, Ranatunga D, Goodwin M. Percutaneous transhepatic Laser lithotripsy for intrahepatic cholelithiasis. Diagn Interv Imaging 2019; 100:793-800. [DOI: 10.1016/j.diii.2019.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2019] [Revised: 05/18/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Lamanna A, Maingard J, Bates D, Ranatunga D, Goodwin M. Percutaneous transhepatic laser lithotripsy for intrahepatic cholelithiasis: A technical report. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol 2019; 63:758-764. [PMID: 31545020 DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.12952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Advances in interventional radiology have seen the adaptation of urological endoscopic laser techniques to treat biliary tract calculi. Percutaneous transhepatic biliary laser lithotripsy provides an effective alternative procedure for the management of intrahepatic or conventionally refractory choledocholithiasis which would otherwise require invasive and high-risk surgical intervention. Several small studies have validated the procedure for management in this subset of patients, with most achieving 100% calculi clearance with minimal complications. Most patients are suitable for percutaneous transhepatic biliary laser lithotripsy. Preprocedural imaging is useful for evaluating stone burden and planning percutaneous access. Holmium lasers are commonly used and act by vaporising water particles on and in the calculi, fragmenting the stone via thermal expansion. A series of catheters, wires, sheaths and dilators are used to allow introduction of the choledochoscope and laser so that calculi can be targeted. Percutaneous transhepatic biliary laser lithotripsy is often used in conjunction with balloon dredging and biliary stricture dilatation. Only experienced interventionalists should perform this procedure, and users should be aware of associated hazards. Repeat percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography is routinely performed to confirm eradication of stones. Treatment of biliary calculi and obstruction is important in preventing diseases such as cholangitis and cirrhosis. For patients unsuitable for conventional treatment, percutaneous transhepatic laser lithotripsy is a safe and effective alternative when performed by experienced interventional radiologists. Preprocedural planning is imperative to procedure success.
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- Anthony Lamanna
- Interventional Radiology Service - Department of Radiology, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Interventional Radiology Service - Monash Imaging, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Radiology, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Interventional Radiology Service - Department of Radiology, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Interventional Radiology Service - Department of Radiology, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Tibana TK, Grubert RM, da Silva CMDR, Fornazari VAV, Nunes TF. Percutaneous cholangioscopy for the treatment of choledocho-lithiasis. Radiol Bras 2019; 52:314-315. [PMID: 31656349 PMCID: PMC6808604 DOI: 10.1590/0100-3984.2018.0057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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- Tiago Kojun Tibana
- Hospital Universitário Maria Aparecida Pedrossian da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (HUMAP-UFMS), Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
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- Hospital Universitário Maria Aparecida Pedrossian da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (HUMAP-UFMS), Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
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- Hospital Universitário Maria Aparecida Pedrossian da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (HUMAP-UFMS), Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
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Wang C, Lv S, Wang A, Zhang F, Wang B, Xu Y, Zhu Y, Fang Z. A clinical study of choledochoscopic holmium laser lithotripsy for multiple intrahepatic calculi within ERAS programs. Lasers Surg Med 2018; 51:161-166. [PMID: 30024034 DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Multiple intrahepatic calculi, especially calculi in both sides of the liver, cannot be completely resolved by traditional surgery. In addition, morbidity after liver resection remains high. ERAS programs have been suggested that could relieve surgical stress and accelerate postoperative recovery. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of choledocholithotomy combined with holmium laser lithotripsy in the treatment of multiple intrahepatic calculi within ERAS programs. METHODS In all, 109 patients with multiple intrahepatic calculi were enrolled between January 2012 and September 2016, 42 of whom received choledocholithotomy combined with holmium laser lithotripsy. The remaining 67 patients underwent choledocholithotomy combined with choledochoscopic mechanical lithotripsy. Perioperative outcomes were compared and analyzed. RESULTS Patient characteristics and preoperative details were similar between the groups (P > 0.05). The implementation of holmium laser lithotripsy could reduce the calculi residual rate (7.1% vs. 22.4%, P = 0.037), and even the liver resection rate (16.7% vs. 35.8%, P = 0.031). Additionally, holmium laser lithotripsy did not result in a higher morbidity (11.9% vs. 16.4%, P = 0.517), readmission rate (0% vs. 6%, P = 0.158), hospital stay (P = 0.189), hospital cost (P = 0.998), transfusion rate (P = 0.576), or operative time (P = 0.638). CONCLUSIONS Holmium laser lithotripsy is feasible and efficient for treating multiple intrahepatic calculi within ERAS programs, which could reduce the liver resection rate and render refractory hepatic calculi easy to eliminate. In addition, holmium laser lithotripsy could be well coupled to the ERAS program to relieve surgical stress and accelerate postoperative recovery. Lasers Surg. Med. 51:161-166, 2019. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Cheng Wang
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Enze Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, 1 Tongyang Road, Luqiao 318000, China.,Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, 150 Ximen Street, Linhai 317000, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, 150 Ximen Street, Linhai 317000, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, 150 Ximen Street, Linhai 317000, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, 150 Ximen Street, Linhai 317000, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, 150 Ximen Street, Linhai 317000, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, 150 Ximen Street, Linhai 317000, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, 150 Ximen Street, Linhai 317000, China.,Shandong University School of Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, 150 Ximen Street, Linhai 317000, China
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Holmium Intraductal Laser Lithotripsy of Biliary Stones in Liver Grafts. Transplant Proc 2017; 48:380-2. [PMID: 27109960 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2015.12.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2015] [Accepted: 12/30/2015] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Biliary stones after liver transplantation (LT) rarely occur but a focus on those complications and their treatment is needed. PATIENTS AND METHODS In total, 390 adult patients who underwent an LT from July 2004 to July 2014 entered the study. Biliary complications and notably biliary stones after LT were identified. RESULTS In total, 365 LT were analyzed. Biliary stones were identified in 14 patients (3.8%). Predictive factors for the onset of biliary stones after LT were hepatocellular diseases (P = .038; OR = 9.7) and biliary stenosis (P = .000; OR = 11.9). Treatments consisted of percutaneous transhepatic procedures (4 patients), endoscopic retrograde procedures (9 patients), and in open surgery (1 case); in 2 cases, due to a failure of previous treatments, holmium intraductal laser lithotripsy (HILL) was used: the first patient, a 35-year-old woman developed multiple intrahepatic biliary stones after LT. Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) was ineffective and a HILL was performed, clearing the right common bile duct but leaving residual stones in the left duct. The patient underwent a retransplantation due to recurrent hepatitis C virus infection but died 3 months later because of graft failure. The second patient, a 42-year-old 14 years after retransplantation, developed biliary sludge and stones; after several attempts with PTC and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, a HILL was performed. All stones except one big one were treated. The patient is alive and well. CONCLUSIONS When usual treatments are unsuccessful and biliary stones are large, their fragmentation and treatment could be done with HILL, a promising procedure after LT.
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Chang KC, Chen WM, Wei KL. Endoscopic treatment of Bouverets syndrome in an extremely elderly patient with Holmium: YAG laser. Ann Saudi Med 2016; 36:436-439. [PMID: 27920418 PMCID: PMC6074207 DOI: 10.5144/0256-4947.2016.436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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UNLABELLED Bouveret's syndrome is a rare presentation of duodenal obstruction or gastric outlet obstruction caused by a large gallstone migrating through a cholecystoduodenal or choledochoduodenal fistula. Most patients are elderly and often have underlying comorbidities, complicating surgery. Endoscopic therapy should be used as first-line treatment for these patients who are not good surgical candidates. We report a case of a 98-year-old Chinese female who presented with vomiting for three days. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy and computed tomography confirmed the diagnosis of Bouveret's syndrome. The patient successfully underwent endoscopic lithotripsy with the Holmium: Yttrium- Aluminum-Garnet (Ho: YAG) laser. Ho: YAG laser lithotripsy has been used to treat Bouveret's syndrome in four case reports. It can be recommended in patients with Bouveret's syndrome who are poor candidates for surgery. SIMILAR CASES PUBLISHED 4.
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- Kao-Chi Chang
- Dr. Kuo-Liang Wei, Internal Medicine,, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Chiayi Branch,, 6 Section West,, Chia-Po Road, Putz City,, Chia-Yi 613, Puzi 61363,, Taiwan, T: 886-5-362-1000, F: 886-5-362-3002,
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- Dr. Kuo-Liang Wei, Internal Medicine,, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Chiayi Branch,, 6 Section West,, Chia-Po Road, Putz City,, Chia-Yi 613, Puzi 61363,, Taiwan, T: 886-5-362-1000, F: 886-5-362-3002,
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LABEL procedure: Laser-Assisted Bile duct Exploration by Laparoendoscopy for choledocholithiasis: improving surgical outcomes and reducing technical failure. Surg Endosc 2016; 31:2103-2108. [PMID: 27572062 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-016-5206-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2016] [Accepted: 08/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic bile duct exploration (LBDE) is recommended in current treatment guidelines for the management of choledocholithiasis with gallbladder in situ. Failure of this technique is common as a consequence of large or impacted common bile duct (CBD) stones. In this series, we present our experience in using holmium laser lithotripsy as an adjunct to LBDE for the treatment of choledocholithiasis. METHODS Between 2014 and 2016, eighteen laparoscopic bile duct explorations utilising holmium laser lithotripsy were performed after failure of standard retrieval techniques. RESULTS Choledocholithiasis was successfully treated in 18 patients using laparoscopic holmium laser lithotripsy (transcystically in 14 patients). There was one failure where a CBD stricture prevented the scope reaching the stone. Two medical complications were recorded (Clavien-Dindo I and II). There were no mortalities or re-interventions. CONCLUSIONS LABEL technique is a successful and safe method to enhance LBDE in cases of impacted or large stones. In our experience, this approach increases the feasibility of the transcystic stone retrieval and may reduce overall operative time.
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Korkes F, Carneiro A, Nasser F, Affonso BB, Galastri FL, Oliveira MBD, Macedo ALDV. Percutaneous treatment of complex biliary stone disease using endourological technique and literature review. EINSTEIN-SAO PAULO 2015; 13:611-4. [PMID: 26061073 PMCID: PMC4878640 DOI: 10.1590/s1679-45082015rc2935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2013] [Accepted: 06/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Most biliary stone diseases need to be treated surgically. However, in special cases that traditional biliary tract endoscopic access is not allowed, a multidisciplinary approach using hybrid technique with urologic instrumental constitute a treatment option. We report a case of a patient with complex intrahepatic stones who previously underwent unsuccessful conventional approaches, and who symptoms resolved after treatment with hybrid technique using an endourologic technology. We conducted an extensive literature review until October 2012 of manuscripts indexed in PubMed on the treatment of complex gallstones with hybrid technique. The multidisciplinary approach with hybrid technique using endourologic instrumental represents a safe and effective treatment option for patients with complex biliary stone who cannot conduct treatment with conventional methods.
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- Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André, SP, Brazil
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- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Laparoscopic Transcystic Laser Lithotripsy for Common Bile Duct Stone Clearance. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2015; 25:33-36. [DOI: 10.1097/sle.0b013e31829cec5d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Ierardi AM, Fontana F, Petrillo M, Floridi C, Cocozza E, Segato S, Abou El Abbas H, Mangano A, Carrafiello G, Dionigi R. Percutaneous transhepatic endoscopic holmium laser lithotripsy for intrahepatic and choledochal biliary stones. Int J Surg 2014; 11 Suppl 1:S36-9. [PMID: 24380548 DOI: 10.1016/s1743-9191(13)60011-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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PURPOSE OF THE STUDY To report our experience in treating complicated biliary calculi by percutaneous transhepatic endoscopic biliary holmium laser lithotripsy (PTBL). PATIENTS AND METHODS Ten symptomatic patients with intrahepatic or common bile duct calculi underwent PTBL. Six of these patients had previously undergone unsuccessful endoscopic treatment; four patients were declared not suitable for endoscopic procedure. PTBL was performed with a flexible choledochoscopy inserted by way of the percutaneous access sheath. A holmium laser was used to fragment the biliary stones. Sphincteroplasty was performed when considered necessary and an occlusion balloon for the clearance of common bile duct (CBD) calculi was used when continuous warm saline irrigation at high pressure was not sufficient. Clinical follow up was performed by the referring physician. Technical success, clinical success and complications were evaluated. MAIN FINDINGS Technical success rate was 100%. The overall clinical success rate was 100%. No patients underwent additional procedures for retained stones or developed de novo strictures or other complications related to the procedure. Hospital stay was no more than 4 days after the procedure. Duration of follow-up was 6-25 months (mean 12.6). One patient died from unrelated causes. During this period, no recurrence and/or complications related to procedure were observed. No major complications were registered. Minor complications like temporary abdominal pain were considered not significant by the patients. CONCLUSIONS Complicated or large biliary calculi can be treated successfully using PTBL. In selected patients, this approach should become the first choice of treatment after other treatments are rejected.
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- Anna Maria Ierardi
- Interventional Radiology - Department of Radiology, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology - Department of Radiology, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology - Department of Radiology, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Second Division of Surgery, Ospedale di Circolo, Fondazione Macchi, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology - Department of Radiology, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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Lee TY, Cheon YK, Choe WH, Shim CS. Direct cholangioscopy-based holmium laser lithotripsy of difficult bile duct stones by using an ultrathin upper endoscope without a separate biliary irrigating catheter. Photomed Laser Surg 2011; 30:31-6. [PMID: 22043820 DOI: 10.1089/pho.2011.3094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE We investigated the impact of direct peroral cholangioscopy (POC)-based holmium laser lithotripsy using an ultrathin endoscope with direct irrigation via a 2-mm-diameter working channel to remove difficult common bile duct (CBD) stones without a separate biliary catheter. BACKGROUND DATA Few clinical studies have reported the successful removal of difficult CBD stones by direct POC-based laser lithotripsy using an ultrathin upper endoscope. Previous studies used a separate biliary catheter to ensure continuous irrigation. METHODS Ten patients (6 males; mean age 63.3 years) with difficult CBD stones who were not amenable to conventional endoscopic procedures were examined. Direct POC using an ultrathin upper endoscope was performed in all patients. Holmium laser lithotripsy with direct saline irrigation via the operating channel of an ultrathin endoscope was performed until stone fragments were captured in a basket. RESULTS The overall success rate of bile duct clearance was 90% (9 of 10 patients) and the mean number of treatment sessions was 1.2 (range, 1-2). Mechanical lithotripsy was performed to complete stone removal in one patient (10%) who had a distal CBD stricture. One patient experienced mild cholangitis following laser lithotripsy. CONCLUSIONS Holmium laser lithotripsy under direct POC using an ultrathin upper endoscope may be an effective and safe technique for removal of difficult CBD stones. Direct irrigation via the 2-mm-diameter working channel of the ultrathin endoscope provides sufficient fluid medium and affords good endoscopic viewing to assure stone fragmentation without any need for a separate biliary catheter.
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- Tae Yoon Lee
- Digestive Disease Center, Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Hwayangdong, Gwangjingiu, Seoul, Korea
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Rimon U, Kleinmann N, Bensaid P, Golan G, Garniek A, Khaitovich B, Winkler H. Percutaneous transhepatic endoscopic holmium laser lithotripsy for intrahepatic and choledochal biliary stones. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2010; 34:1262-6. [PMID: 21161660 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-010-0058-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2010] [Accepted: 11/19/2010] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To report our approach for treating complicated biliary calculi by percutaneous transhepatic endoscopic biliary holmium laser lithotripsy (PTBL). PATIENTS AND METHODS Twenty-two symptomatic patients (11 men and 11 women, age range 51 to 88 years) with intrahepatic or common bile duct calculi underwent PTBL. Nine patients had undergone previous gastrectomy and small-bowel anastomosis, thus precluding endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. In the other 13 patients, stone removal attempts by ERCP failed due to failed access or very large calculi. We used a 7.5F flexible ureteroscope and a 200-μm holmium laser fiber by way of a percutaneous transhepatic tract, with graded fluoroscopy, to fragment the calculi with direct vision. Balloon dilatation was added when a stricture was seen. The procedure was performed with the patient under general anaesthesia. A biliary drainage tube was left at the end of the procedure. RESULTS All stones were completely fragmented and flushed into the small bowel under direct vision except for one patient in whom the procedure was aborted. In 18 patients, 1 session sufficed, and in 3 patients, 2 sessions were needed. In 7 patients, balloon dilatation was performed for benign stricture after Whipple operation (n = 3), for choledochalenteric anastomosis (n = 3), and for recurrent cholangitis (n = 1). Adjunctive "balloon push" (n = 4) and "rendezvous" (n = 1) procedures were needed to completely clean the biliary tree. None of these patients needed surgery. CONCLUSION Complicated or large biliary calculi can be treated successfully using PTBL. We suggest that this approach should become the first choice of treatment before laparoscopic or open surgery is considered.
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- Uri Rimon
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Affiliated to the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
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Percutaneous transhepatic lithotripsy with the holmium: YAG laser for the treatment of refractory biliary lithiasis. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2010; 19:106-9. [PMID: 19390274 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0b013e31819fa5d5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Fourteen patients who failed at least 1 endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatograpy attempt underwent Holmium laser biliary lithotripsy between 2003 and 2007. Ten had prior biliary surgeries, 7 harbored multiple stones, and 6 had common bile duct strictures. Mean age at surgery was 63.6 years (50 to 80 y), biggest stone burden 30 mm, mean operative time 58.4 minutes (24 to 105), and stone free rate 85.7%. One patient had postoperative bleeding from the choledochostomy tube that eventually resolved spontaneously and 3 patients had postoperative cholangitis managed conservatively. Neither conversions to open surgery nor mortality was recorded. Two patients were diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma missed by previous endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatograpy. After a mean follow-up of 18.9 months (2 to 43) no de novo strictures were recorded. Percutaneous choledochoscopy with holmium laser lithotripsy is a safe and effective minimally invasive technique to treat complex biliary stone disease and may preclude high-risk open biliary tract surgery.
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Video. Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration and holmium laser lithotripsy: a novel approach to the management of common bile duct stones. Surg Endosc 2010; 24:1759-64. [PMID: 20177943 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-009-0837-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2009] [Accepted: 11/11/2009] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) have proved to be safe and effective ways of managing common bile duct (CBD) stones. Clearance of large or impacted CBD stones by routine endoscopic maneuvers can be challenging, often requiring more invasive techniques such as open CBD exploration, which increases morbidity. This report presents a novel approach to managing impacted CBD stones using laparoscopic transcystic common bile duct exploration and holmium laser lithotripsy with favorable outcomes. METHODS This retrospective review analyzes five patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy with intraoperative management of impacted CBD stones via LCBDE and holmium laser lithotripsy. The technique is described, and outcomes are measured. Data via chart review and use of intraoperative video were obtained with institutional review board approval. RESULTS Stone clearance from the CBD was achieved for all the patients. The median age of the patients was 39 years. The diameters of the CBDs ranged from 10 to 20 mm, and the median number of stones was one. No mortality was associated with this procedure, and the median hospital stay was 2 days. CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic CBD exploration via a transcystic approach together with holmium laser lithotripsy is a safe and effective way to clear large solitary or impacted CBD stones. This technique also avoids choledochotomy and may be used in concert with other methods such as ERCP, percutaneous cholangioscopy, and open exploration.
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Day A, Sayegh ME, Kastner C, Liston T. The use of holmium laser technology for the treatment of refractory common bile duct stones, with a short review of the relevant literature. Surg Innov 2009; 16:169-72. [PMID: 19546123 DOI: 10.1177/1553350609338373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The treatment of common bile duct (CBD) stones can vary in complexity and many methods exist to fragment them before removal. Although holmium laser is frequently used in urological surgery, it is rarely used to achieve this aim. METHODS The holmium laser was passed along a fiber introduced via a flexible scope through the cystic duct at the time of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This energy modality was used to fragment the stones to a size that allowed easy removal. RESULTS The authors have used this technique once so far and achieved complete clearance of the CBD with no mucosal damage. CONCLUSION Holmium laser provides an alternative and realistic treatment option for difficult CBD stones.
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- Andrew Day
- Department of Surgery, Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust, West Sussex, United Kingdom.
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Percutaneous laser lithotripsy for gallbladder and common bile duct stones. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2009; 19:e135-7. [PMID: 19692864 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0b013e3181a6f2f6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Mirizzi syndrome is a serious disease that, even today, causes significant morbidity and mortality, and is generally considered a contraindication to laparoscopic surgery. Here, we describe a severe cholecystitis patient who was treated successfully with percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder scopic lithotripsy by laser. The patient initially underwent percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage. Subsequent examination revealed a gallbladder stone impacted in the cystic duct. As the patient had a short and thick cystic ductal lumen, we decided to try to crush the stones through the fistula of the gallbladder drainage tube. We first dilated the fistula until it was approximately 12 Fr in size and then performed the percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder scopic lithotripsy procedure. Laser lithotripsy was performed twice to ensure clearance of all stones, including those in the common bile duct. The result was successful nonoperative treatment of a patient with Mirizzi syndrome involving a common bile duct stone, using laser lithotripsy via a cholangiofiber scope. This case suggests that laser lithotripsy is a feasible optional treatment method for severe cholecystitis patients having a percutaneous drainage tube.
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Hatzidakis A, Krokidis M, Gourtsoyiannis N. Percutaneous removal of biliary calculi. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2009; 32:1130-8. [PMID: 19629589 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-009-9652-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2009] [Revised: 05/23/2009] [Accepted: 06/22/2009] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Adam Hatzidakis
- Department of Radiology, Medical School of Heraklion, Em. Kastrinaki 7, 71306, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
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Operative choledochoscopic laser lithotripsy for impacted intrahepatic gallstones: a novel surgical approach. Surg Endosc 2008; 23:221-4. [PMID: 18470555 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-008-9953-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2007] [Revised: 03/14/2008] [Accepted: 04/05/2008] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Occasionally patients present with hepatic duct stones or impacted common bile duct stones that either fail or are not amenable to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) extraction. More troublesome are patients with prior surgeries resulting in altered anatomy that makes traditional endoscopic extraction of ductal stones very difficult. We present a novel approach to these ductal stones using a combination of surgery, biliary endoscopy, and laser lithotripsy. METHODS We report on five patients with ductal stones that either failed ERCP or were not candidates for ERCP extraction. Data was collected via chart review with Institutional Review Board approval. RESULTS The average age of patients was 70.1 years. All patients presented with hepaticolithiasis and symptoms of cholangitis including elevated liver function tests and recurrent fever and chills. Patients had a mean of 2.8 failed ERCP or percutaneous attempts at stone clearance (range 2-4). A combination of surgery and intraoperative biliary endoscopy with laser lithotripsy (holmium laser) was used in all patients. In four patients the lithotripter was introduced via a choledochotomy or hepaticodochotomy. One patient had previously undergone a Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy and was found to have a large hepatic duct stone sitting above a strictured anastomosis. Access was gained via an enterotomy in the Roux limb. Complete stone clearance was obtained in all patients. Average operative time was 349 min. All patients have normal liver function tests (27-36 month follow-up). CONCLUSION Laser lithotripsy has been described as an adjunct to ERCP in the past for stones refractory to balloon or basket retrieval. The combination of a surgical enterotomy, biliary endoscopy, and laser lithotripsy provides a novel approach to treat patients with large intrahepatic stones who are not candidates for or have failed ERCP.
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Hazey JW, McCreary M, Guy G, Melvin WS. Efficacy of percutaneous treatment of biliary tract calculi using the holmium:YAG laser. Surg Endosc 2007; 21:1180-3. [PMID: 17287911 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-006-9168-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2006] [Revised: 09/30/2006] [Accepted: 10/09/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Few Western studies have focused on percutaneous techniques using percutaneous transhepatic choledochoscopy (PTHC) and holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (YAG) laser to ablate biliary calculi in patients unable or unwilling to undergo endoscopic or surgical removal of the calculi. The authors report the efficacy of the holmium:YAG laser in clearing complex biliary calculi using percutaneous access techniques. METHODS This study retrospectively reviewed 13 non-Asian patients with complex secondary biliary calculi treated percutaneously using holmium:YAG laser. Percutaneous access was accomplished via left, right, or bilateral hepatic ducts and upsized for passage of a 7-Fr video choledochoscope. Lithotripsy was performed under choledochoscopic vision using a holmium:YAG laser with 200- or 365-microm fibers generating 0.6 to 1.0 joules at 8 to 15 Hz. Patients underwent treatment until stone clearance was confirmed by PTHC. Downsizing and subsequent removal of percutaneous catheters completed the treatment course. RESULTS Seven men and six women with an average age of 69 years underwent treatment. All the patients had their biliary tract stones cleared successfully. Of the 13 patients, 3 were treated solely as outpatients. The average length of percutaneous access was 108 days. At this writing, one patient still has a catheter in place. The average number of holmium:YAG laser treatments required for stone clearance was 1.6, with no patients requiring more than 3 treatments. Of the 13 patients, 8 underwent a single holmium:YAG laser treatment to clear their calculi. Prior unsuccessful attempts at endoscopic removal of the calculi had been experienced by 7 of the 13 patients. Five patients underwent percutaneous access and subsequent stone removal as their sole therapy for biliary stones. Five patients were cleared of their calculi after percutaneous laser ablation of large stones and percutaneous basket retrieval of the remaining stone fragments. There was one complication of pain requiring admission, and no deaths. CONCLUSIONS The use of PTHC with holmium:YAG laser ablation is safe and efficacious, but requires prolonged biliary access and often multiple procedures to ensure clearance of all calculi.
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- J W Hazey
- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University School of Medicine and Public Health, N724 Doan Hall, 410 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210-1228, USA.
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Goldstein EB, Savel RH, Pachter HL, Cohen J, Shamamian P. Successful Treatment of Bouveret Syndrome Using Holmium: YAG Laser Lithotripsy. Am Surg 2005. [DOI: 10.1177/000313480507101020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Although gallstone disease is highly prevalent, cholelithiasis causing gallstone ileus is uncommon. Consideration has been given for nonoperative strategies to resolve obstruction due to the significant age and comorbidities afflicting this population. A 94-year-old man presented with a 5-day history of abdominal distension and tenderness. CT scan revealed multiple large gallstones within the gallbladder, pneumobilia, and two ectopic gallstones (antrum of the stomach and distal ileum). The patient was taken to the operating room where an enterolithotomy and gastrotomy was performed with removal of gallstones and subsequent relief of obstruction. During the postoperative course, the patient developed symptoms of gastric outlet obstruction and underwent gastrointestinal endoscopy for diagnosis and treatment. Two large gallstones, present in the duodenum, were retracted into the stomach using a Roth net but could not be retrieved beyond the upper esophageal sphincter. A holmium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Holmium: YAG) laser was used for fragmentation of the stones, with subsequent successful removal. This is the first documented successful use of the holmium: YAG laser for the treatment of recurrent gallstone ileus. Physicians should remember that in a small but important subgroup of patients, endoscopy accompanied by laser lithotripsy may prove beneficial.
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- Evan B. Goldstein
- Department of Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York
- Department of Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
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- Department of Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
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- Department of Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Gastroenterology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York
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