Laparoscopic bile duct drainage for gallstones and bile duct stones
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a new surgical method to remove stones from the gallbladder and bile duct at the same time using tiny incisions and a small tube. It may help people with both conditions avoid a second procedure and recover faster.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have gallstones and also have stones in the bile duct (or your doctor thinks you might).
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not already have a drainage tube in your bile duct.
- You are able to have surgery with general anesthesia.
- You have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or less.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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