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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] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [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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Fang A, Kim IK, Ukeh I, Etezadi V, Kim HS. Percutaneous Management of Benign Biliary Strictures. Semin Intervent Radiol 2021; 38:291-299. [PMID: 34393339 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1731087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Benign biliary strictures are often due to a variety of etiologies, most of which are iatrogenic. Clinical presentation can vary from asymptomatic disease with elevated liver enzymes to obstructive jaundice and recurrent cholangitis. Diagnostic imaging methods, such as ultrasound, multidetector computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging (cholangiopancreatography), are used to identify stricture location, extent, and possible source of biliary obstruction. The management of benign biliary strictures requires a multidisciplinary team approach and include endoscopic, percutaneous, and surgical interventions. Percutaneous biliary interventions provide an alternative diagnostic and therapeutic approach, especially in patients who are not amenable to endoscopic evaluation. This review provides an overview of benign biliary strictures and percutaneous management by interventional radiologists. Diagnostic evaluation with percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography and treatment options, including biliary drainage, balloon dilation, retrievable/biodegradable stents, and other innovative minimally invasive options, are discussed.
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- Adam Fang
- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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Gerges C, Vázquez AG, Tringali A, Verde JM, Dertmann T, Houghton E, Cina A, Beyna T, Begnis FS, Pizzicannella M, Palermo M, Perretta S, Costamagna G, Marescaux J, Neuhaus H, Boškoski I, Giménez ME. Percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy using a single-operator cholangioscope (pSOC), a retrospective, observational, multicenter study. Surg Endosc 2021. [PMID: 33398561 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-08176-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Percutaneous cholangioscopy (PC) is more complex and invasive than a transpapillary approach, with the need for a large percutaneous tract of 16 French (Fr) on average in order to advance standard percutaneous cholangioscopes. The aim of this study was to investigate whether percutaneous single-operator cholangioscopy (pSOC) using the SpyGlass™ DS system is feasible, safe, and effective in PC for diagnostic and therapeutic indications. MATERIALS AND METHODS The data of 28 patients who underwent pSOC in 4 tertiary referral centers were retrospectively analyzed. Technical and clinical success for therapeutic procedures was assessed as well as diagnostic accuracy of pSOC-guided biopsies and visualization. Adverse events and the required number and size of dilatations were reviewed. RESULTS 25/28 (89%) patients had a post-surgical altered anatomy. The average number of percutaneous dilatations prior to pSOC was 1.25 with a mean dilatation size of 11 French. Histopathology showed a 100% accuracy. Visual impression showed an overall accuracy of 96.4%. Technical and clinical success was achieved in 27/28 (96%) of cases. Adverse events occurred in 3/28 (10.7%) cases. CONCLUSION pSOC is a feasible, safe, and effective technique for diagnostic and therapeutic indications. It may be considered an alternative approach in clinical cases where gastrointestinal anatomy is altered. It has the potential to reduce peri-procedural adverse events and costs. Prospective randomized-controlled trials are necessary to confirm the previously collected data.
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Michell H, Johnston GP, Chopra P, Scriver GM, Bhave AD, Shields JT, Morris CS. Cholecystostomy as an Exclusive Access to Remove Cystic, Common Hepatic, and Common Bile Duct Stones. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2020; 215:1252-6. [PMID: 32901566 DOI: 10.2214/AJR.19.22469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article was to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of percutaneous fluoroscopic-guided stone retrieval from the cystic duct and antegrade common bile duct (CBD) stone advancement into the duodenum exclusively through a cholecystostomy tube. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Twenty-one patients with acute cholecystitis and choledocholithiasis or an impacted cystic duct stone who underwent percutaneous cholecystostomy tube placement were retrospectively enrolled in this study. The patients had a contra-indication for cholecystectomy (17 patients because of comorbidities and one who declined surgery) or had failed endoscopic retrograde stone removal attempts (three patients). RESULTS. The 21 patients underwent subsequent percutaneous CBD (17 patients) and cystic duct (nine patients) stone removal on follow-up sessions through the percutaneous cholecystostomy track using moderate sedation. A total of 32 stone removal procedures were performed. Seventeen patients underwent balloon dilatation sphincterotomy, after which the CBD stones were pushed forward into the duodenum using a compliant balloon. Seven patients also had stone removal from the cystic duct by a stone retrieval basket. The primary technical success rate for removal of all CBD and cystic duct stones was 76%. The secondary technical success rate was 100%. The clinical success rate was 74%. All patients tolerated the procedures well without major complication. The clinical follow-up interval ranged from 2 to 2310 days (median, 30 days), with no incidence of postprocedural complications. CONCLUSION. Percutaneous transcholecystic common bile and cystic duct stone removal through an existing cholecystostomy access is a safe and effective procedure that is well tolerated.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Hepatolithiasis is a disease characterized by intrahepatic stone formation. In this article, we review the features of this disease and explore the established and emerging treatment modalities. RECENT FINDINGS Recent reports show an increasing prevalence of hepatolithiasis, likely owed to increased immigration and shifts in the Western diet. New pharmacotherapy options are limited and are often only supportive. Endoscopic intervention still cruxes on removal of impacted stones, though new techniques such as bile duct exploratory lithotomy and lithotripsy continue to advance management. Although hepatectomy of the effected portion of the liver offers definitive therapy, alternative less invasive modalities such as combined endoscopic/interventional radiology modalities have been utilized in select patients. Additionally, liver transplant serves as an option for otherwise incurable hepatolithiasis with coexisting liver dysfunction. Multiple emerging pharmacologic and procedural interventions may provide novel treatment for hepatolithiasis. While definitive therapy remains resection of affected liver segments, these modalities offer hope for less invasive approaches in the future.
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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] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [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] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [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] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [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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Herr A, Collins D, White M, Mandato K, Keating L, Stark C, Lee H, Siskin G. Percutaneous Biliary Endoscopy for Stones. Tech Vasc Interv Radiol 2019; 22:127-134. [DOI: 10.1053/j.tvir.2019.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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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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Yang C, Wang H. Treatment of incarcerated choledocholithiasis with holmium laser in laparoscopic bile duct exploration. Asian J Surg 2019; 42:932-934. [PMID: 31324509 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2019.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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- Chuang Yang
- Department of Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Mianyang, Sichuan Mental Health Center, Mianyang, PR China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Mianyang, Sichuan Mental Health Center, Mianyang, PR China.
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Jiao A, Liu F, Lerner AD, Rao X, Guo Y, Meng C, Pan Y, Li G, Li Z, Wang F, Zhao J, Ma Y, Liu X, Ni X, Shen K. Effective treatment of post-intubation subglottic stenosis in children with holmium laser therapy and cryotherapy via flexible bronchoscopy. Pediatr Investig 2019; 3:9-16. [PMID: 32851282 PMCID: PMC7331425 DOI: 10.1002/ped4.12113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2018] [Accepted: 10/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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IMPORTANCE Post-intubation subglottic stenosis (SGS) in children can be life threatening. Definitive treatment varies and lacks a universally accepted approach. OBJECTIVE We performed a prospective study to assess the safety and feasibility of holmium laser combined with cryotherapy delivered via flexible bronchoscopy for the treatment of post-intubation SGS in children. METHODS This study involved all patients with post-intubation SGS seen at the Interventional Pulmonology Department of Beijing Children's Hospital between July 2014 and December 2016. Holmium laser treatment and cryotherapy was then performed under flexible bronchoscopy, whose parents refused to accept the alternative standard treatment of tracheotomy and balloon dilation under direct laryngoscopy. RESULTS Sixteen patients with post-intubation SGS were included in this study. Ages ranged from 2 months to 12.25 years old. According to the Cotton-Myer grading system, three cases were Grade II, 12 cases were Grade III, and one case was Grade IV. According to the McCaffrey system, eight cases were Stage 1, two cases were Stage 2, and six cases were Stage 3. The average number of procedures was 4.88. Fifteen of the 16 patients achieved clinical cure. One patient achieved clinical improvement. The average treatment course duration was 55.31 days. No severe complications were seen. Post-treatment clinical symptoms, endoscopic findings and quality of life showed marked improvement. INTERPRETATION Our study supports the conclusion that holmium laser treatment combined with cryotherapy via flexible bronchoscopy appears to be a safe and feasible treatment for post-intubation SGS in children.
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- Anxia Jiao
- Interventional Pulmonology DepartmentBeijing Children's HospitalCapital Medical UniversityNational Center for Children's HealthBeijingChina
- China National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory DiseasesBeijingChina
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- Interventional Pulmonology DepartmentBeijing Children's HospitalCapital Medical UniversityNational Center for Children's HealthBeijingChina
- China National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory DiseasesBeijingChina
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care MedicineJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMDUSA
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- Interventional Pulmonology DepartmentBeijing Children's HospitalCapital Medical UniversityNational Center for Children's HealthBeijingChina
- China National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory DiseasesBeijingChina
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- China National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory DiseasesBeijingChina
- Respiratory DepartmentBeijing Children's HospitalCapital Medical UniversityNational Center for Children's HealthBeijingChina
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- Interventional Pulmonology DepartmentBeijing Children's HospitalCapital Medical UniversityNational Center for Children's HealthBeijingChina
- China National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory DiseasesBeijingChina
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- Interventional Pulmonology DepartmentBeijing Children's HospitalCapital Medical UniversityNational Center for Children's HealthBeijingChina
- China National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory DiseasesBeijingChina
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- Interventional Pulmonology DepartmentBeijing Children's HospitalCapital Medical UniversityNational Center for Children's HealthBeijingChina
- China National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory DiseasesBeijingChina
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- Pediatric Intensive Care UnitBeijing Children's HospitalCapital Medical UniversityNational Center for Children's HealthBeijingChina
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- Department of AnesthesiologyBeijing Children's HospitalCapital Medical UniversityNational Center for Children's HealthBeijingChina
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck SurgeryBeijing Children's HospitalCapital Medical UniversityNational Center for Children's HealthBeijingChina
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Pediatric Diseases of OtolaryngologyHead and Neck SurgeryMOE Key Laboratory of Major Disease in ChildrenBeijing Pediatric Research InstituteBeijing Children's HospitalCapital Medical UniversityNational Center for Children's HealthBeijingChina
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- Interventional Pulmonology DepartmentBeijing Children's HospitalCapital Medical UniversityNational Center for Children's HealthBeijingChina
- China National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory DiseasesBeijingChina
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- Interventional Pulmonology DepartmentBeijing Children's HospitalCapital Medical UniversityNational Center for Children's HealthBeijingChina
- China National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory DiseasesBeijingChina
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck SurgeryBeijing Children's HospitalCapital Medical UniversityNational Center for Children's HealthBeijingChina
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Pediatric Diseases of OtolaryngologyHead and Neck SurgeryMOE Key Laboratory of Major Disease in ChildrenBeijing Pediatric Research InstituteBeijing Children's HospitalCapital Medical UniversityNational Center for Children's HealthBeijingChina
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- China National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory DiseasesBeijingChina
- Respiratory DepartmentBeijing Children's HospitalCapital Medical UniversityNational Center for Children's HealthBeijingChina
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Komanduri S, Thosani N, Abu Dayyeh BK, Aslanian HR, Enestvedt BK, Manfredi M, Maple JT, Navaneethan U, Pannala R, Parsi MA, Smith ZL, Sullivan SA, Banerjee S. Cholangiopancreatoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc 2016; 84:209-21. [PMID: 27236413 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2016.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2016] [Accepted: 03/03/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Advances in choledochoscopy technology lead to an improvement in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatopancreatobiliary diseases. The aim of this study is to reveal the role of choledochoscopy in hepatopancreatobiliary pathologies. MATERIALS AND METHODS Choledochoscopy was used under general anesthesia in operation rooms. Flexible choledochoscope inserted via a vertical choledochotomy line, which was closed by primary closure, T-tube application, or choledochoduodenal anastomosis. Olympus CHF T 20 flexible choledochoscope and related endoscopic instruments were used for the procedures. The records were evaluated retrospectively. RESULTS This study presents the findings of 235 intraoperative choledochoscopy procedures. The most common indications were suspected common bile duct stone in 96 patients (40.9%), serum cholestatic enzyme increase without jaundice in 52 (22.1%), obstructive jaundice and/or serum bilirubin increase in 46 (19.6%), and presence of dilated choledoch in 42 (17.9%). Additional endoscopic diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures were performed 156 times in 125 patients (53.2%), and endoscopic biliary stone removal was the most used procedure (87 patients, 37.0%). The mean choledochoscopy duration was 8.5 minutes (range: 5-25 minutes). Choledochoscopy confirmed preliminary diagnosis in 117 patients (49.8%), while different data were elicited in 68 (28.9%), and normal findings were found in 50 (21.3%). In this series, no choledochoscopy-related mortality was seen, and some complications occurred in 4 patients (1.7%). CONCLUSION Intraoperative flexible choledochoscopy is a proper technique in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatopancreatobiliary disorders.
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- Esra Disci
- Department of General Surgery, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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Tejera Hernández AA, Cabrera García ME, Navarro Medina P, García Plaza G, Larrea Olea FJ, Hernández Hernández JR. Hepatolithiasis. Surgical approach using endoscopic holmium laser for treatment. Gastroenterol Hepatol 2016; 40:16-18. [PMID: 26831824 DOI: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2015.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2015] [Revised: 11/20/2015] [Accepted: 12/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Ana Alicia Tejera Hernández
- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, España.
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, España
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- Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, España
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The role of the interventional radiologist continues to expand in the treatment of biliary disease. Percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy (PTCS) provides direct visualization of the biliary system for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, especially in cases where anatomical considerations prohibit a peroral approach. Visual inspection and endoscopically guided biopsy allow differentiation between benign and malignant lesions, as well as accurate assessment of the tumor extent for surgical planning. Studies have demonstrated greater than 95% accuracy with PTCS in diagnosing biliary malignancies. Cholangioscopy is also used to treat obstructive stones in the biliary system, which may require laser lithotripsy. PTCS-guided removal of biliary stones is highly successful, with complete stone removal from the bile ducts occurring in approximately 90% of cases. Overall, PTCS is a safe and effective procedure, with severe complications occurring in less than 8% of patients. The purpose of this review is to familiarize its reader with common indications for PTCS, techniques for procedural success, expected outcomes, and management of potential complications.
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- Sameer Ahmed
- Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD.
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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] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [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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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] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [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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Kassem MI, Sorour MA, Ghazal AHA, El-Haddad HM, El-Riwini MT, El-Bahrawy HA. Management of intrahepatic stones: the role of subcutaneous hepaticojejunal access loop. A prospective cohort study. Int J Surg 2014; 12:886-92. [PMID: 25078576 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2014.07.264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2014] [Revised: 07/06/2014] [Accepted: 07/16/2014] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients with intrahepatic stones usually present with recurrent cholangitis, biliary sepsis and intrahepatic abscesses, may develop liver atrophy and may progress to cholangiocarcinoma. Treatment of intrahepatic stones is difficult and the disease progresses in most patients even after adequate treatment. Surgical removal of stones has been the standard management but residual stones and stone recurrence occur frequently whatever the technique. Because of the need for repeated biliary instrumentation, long-term access routes involving percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopic lithotripsy (PTCSL), hepaticocutaneousjejunostomy (HCJ) and subparietal hepaticojejunal access loop to permit stone retrieval or stricture dilatation have been developed. PURPOSE The aim of this work was to evaluate the outcome of subcutaneous hepaticojejunal access loop in the management of intrahepatic stones. PATIENTS AND METHODS Between January 2009 and January 2013, 42 patients with intrahepatic stones underwent surgical treatment at the Gastrointestinal Surgery Unit, Main Alexandria University Hospital. Demographic data, details of operative findings, follow up details, and treatment of recurrent stones were analyzed. After approval of local ethics committee, all patients included in the study were informed well about the procedure and an informed written consent was obtained from every patient before carrying the procedure. RESULTS Forty-two patients (17 males and 25 females) with intrahepatic stones underwent surgery with construction of a subcutaneous hepaticojejunal access loop. Stones were confined to the left lobe in 25 patients, the right lobe in 3 patients and bilobar in 14 patients. Associated extrahepatic stones were found in 33 patients. Twenty-two patients had associated intrahepatic duct strictures. Five patients with atrophy of segments II and III underwent hepatic resection at the time of access loop formation. The mean operation time was 4.9 h and mean blood loss was 440 mL. Mean postoperative hospital stay was 10 days. Wound infection was the commonest complication, occurring in 5 (12%) patients. There were no specific complications attributable to the construction of the access loop. The subcutaneous access loop was used to gain access to the biliary tree in 28 patients with residual or recurrent stones. A total of 55 procedures (range 1-5) were attempted with successful access achieved in all cases and successful stone clearance in 21 of the 28 patients, and all of them were symptom free for at least 12 months after the last procedure. Partial stone clearance was achieved in the remaining seven patients. These seven patients had different degrees of biliary strictures. CONCLUSION The subcutaneous access loop offers the advantage of permanent access for the successful management of retained or re-formed intrahepatic stones with minimal morbidity since it permitted easy access to intrahepatic ducts using the conventional forward-viewing endoscope or the choledochoscope, without the additional morbidity of a biliary-cutaneous fistula or transhepatic access.
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- Mohamed I Kassem
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria, Egypt
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Sninsky BC, Sehgal PD, Hinshaw JL, McDermott JC, Nakada SY. Expanding Endourology for Biliary Stone Disease: The Efficacy of Intracorporeal Lithotripsy on Refractory Biliary Calculi. J Endourol 2014; 28:877-80. [DOI: 10.1089/end.2014.0083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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- Brian C. Sninsky
- Department of Urology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Urology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Urology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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Kow AWC, Wang B, Wong D, Sundeep PJ, Chan CY, Ho CK, Liau KH. Using percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopic lithotripsy for intrahepatic calculus in hostile abdomen. Surgeon 2011; 9:88-94. [PMID: 21342673 DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2010.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2010] [Revised: 08/02/2010] [Accepted: 08/09/2010] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hepatolithiasis is a challenging condition to treat especially in patients with previous hepatobiliary surgery. Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangioscopic Lithotripsy (PTCSL) is an attractive salvage option for the treatment of recurrent hepatolithiasis. We reviewed our experience using PTCSL in treating 4 patients with previous complex abdominal surgery. METHODS We studied the 4 patients who underwent PTCSL from October 2007 to July 2009. We reviewed the operative procedures, workflow of performing PTCSL in our institution and the outcome of the procedure. PTCSL was performed in our institution using 3 mm cholangioscope (Dornier MedTech(®)) and Holmium laser with setting at 0.8 J, 20 Hz and 16 W. This was performed through a Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangio-catheter inserted by interventional radiologists. RESULTS There were 4 patients with a median age of 50 (43-69) years. The median duration of the condition prior to PTCSL was 102 (60-156) months. Three patients had recurrent pyogenic cholangitis (RPC) with recurrent intrahepatic stone. They all had prior complex hepatobiliary operations. The median duration of surgery was 130 (125-180) min. There was minimal intra-operative blood loss. The first procedure was performed under local anaesthesia and sedation, however, with experience the subsequent 3 patients had the procedure performed under general anaesthesia. The median size of bile duct was 18 (15-20) mm prior to the procedure. The number of stones ranged from one to three with the largest size of stone comparable to the size of bile duct. The median follow up was 18 (10-24) months. All patients were symptom free with neither stone recurrence or cholangitis at the last follow up. CONCLUSION PTCSL is a feasible and an effective treatment method for patients with recurrent biliary stone following complex abdominal surgery as the success rates from open surgery and endoscopic procedures are limited. Excellent results can be expected with this minimally invasive technique.
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- A W C Kow
- Division of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Digestive Disease Center, Department of Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore 304833, Singapore
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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] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [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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Schatloff O, Rimon U, Garniek A, Lindner U, Morag R, Mor Y, Ramon J, Winkler H. Percutaneous transhepatic lithotripsy with the holmium: YAG laser for the treatment of refractory biliary lithiasis. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2009;19:106-109. [PMID: 19390274 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0b013e31819fa5d5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [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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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] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [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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Shah RJ, Adler DG, Conway JD, Diehl DL, Farraye FA, Kantsevoy SV, Kwon R, Mamula P, Rodriguez S, Wong Kee Song LM, Tierney WM. Cholangiopancreatoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc 2008; 68:411-21. [PMID: 18538326 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2008.02.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2008] [Accepted: 02/11/2008] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Pisa MD, Traina M, Miraglia R, Maruzzelli L, Volpes R, Piazza S, Luca A, Gridelli B. A case of biliary stones and anastomotic biliary stricture after liver transplant treated with the rendez - vous technique and electrokinetic lithotritor. World J Gastroenterol 2008; 14:2920-3. [PMID: 18473423 PMCID: PMC2710740 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.14.2920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The paper studies the combined radiologic and endoscopic approach (rendez vous technique) to the treatment of the biliary complications following liver transplant. The “rendez-vous” technique was used with an electrokinetic lithotripter, in the treatment of a biliary anastomotic stricture with multiple biliary stones in a patient who underwent orthotopic liver transplant. In this patient, endoscopic or percutaneous transhepatic management of the biliary complication failed. The combined approach, percutaneous transhepatic and endoscopic treatment (rendez-vous technique) with the use of an electrokinetic lithotritor, was used to solve the biliary stenosis and to remove the stones. Technical success, defined as disappearance of the biliary stenosis and stone removal, was obtained in just one session, which definitively solved the complications. The combined approach of percutaneous transhepatic and endoscopic (rendez-vous technique) treatment, in association with an electrokinetic lithotritor, is a safe and feasible alternative treatment, especially after the failure of endoscopic and/or percutaneous trans-hepatic isolated procedures.
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