Abstract
Therapeutical splitting consisting of endoscopic sphincterotomy, stone removal and laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a valuable alternative method compared to open cholecystectomy with common bile duct exploration. In our prospective study we performed this procedure in 89 patients (28.7.1990-28.7.1993). Morbidity was 4.5% and mortality was 0. A follow-up study of 50 patients shows residual stones in 2% and papillary stenosis in 2%.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
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Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic*
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Cholelithiasis / diagnostic imaging
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Cholelithiasis / surgery*
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Gallstones / diagnostic imaging
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Gallstones / surgery*
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Postoperative Complications / etiology
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Postoperative Complications / surgery
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Reoperation
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Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic*