Routine vs. selective bile duct X-ray during gallbladder surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two approaches to taking X-rays of the bile duct during gallbladder removal surgery. It aims to see if doing it routinely or only when needed leads to better outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled to have your gallbladder removed (cholecystectomy).
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have a known or suspected gallstone in the common bile duct.
- You have no known or suspected cancer in the gallbladder or bile ducts.
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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