Comparing two bile duct stone removal approaches during gallbladder surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of checking for and removing stones from the main bile duct during gallbladder surgery. One method uses a special scope (SpyGlass) during the operation, and the other does an MRI first. The goal is to see which approach is better for people with gallstone-related inflammation of the gallbladder who might have stones in the bile duct.
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Who can take part
- You have acute cholecystitis caused by gallstones, starting within the last 7 days.
- Your doctor has determined you have a moderate or high risk of a stone stuck in the main bile duct (Israeli Score of 2 or 3).
- You are over 18 years old.
- You are not pregnant.
- You have not had prior surgery on your esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine.
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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