Bile duct stone treatment after gallbladder removal
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at how doctors access and manage bile duct stones right after gallbladder removal surgery, comparing different techniques to see which are safer and more effective. It may help doctors choose the best approach for people in similar situations.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You had your gallbladder removed using keyhole surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy).
- At the time of surgery, a special X-ray (intraoperative cholangiography) showed stones in your bile duct.
- Your surgery was not open or converted to open.
- You did not have an ERCP through the stomach (transgastric).
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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