ERCP Access and Safety After Gallbladder Surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at how well doctors can treat bile duct stones found during gallbladder removal surgery, and what complications patients experience afterward. It helps doctors understand the best way to manage these stones in future patients.
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Who can take part
- You were at least 18 years old when you had your procedure
- You had laparoscopic (minimally invasive) gallbladder removal surgery with stones found in your common bile duct during the operation
- Your surgery was performed in Sweden and registered in the GallRiks database between 2015 and 2025
- Your surgery was completed laparoscopically without conversion to open surgery
- You did not have a transgastric ERCP (an alternative endoscopy approach through the stomach)
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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