Choledocholithiasis

This study tested a technique where a balloon is used to widen the bile duct opening and clear stones during emergency gallbladder removal surgery. 100 adults with bile duct stones took part. After surgery, an MRI scan checked if all stones were gone. The goal was to see if this …

This study looked at 400 people with liver cirrhosis who had large or complex bile duct stones that couldn't be removed during a first procedure. Doctors placed either one or two plastic stents to help drain the bile and make stones easier to remove later. The goal was to find th…

This study looked at whether placing a temporary plastic tube (stent) in the bile duct after removing gallstones helps prevent stones from returning while patients wait for gallbladder surgery. 200 adults with both gallbladder and bile duct stones took part. Half got the stent, h…

This study tested a new way to open the bile duct during an ERCP procedure. Instead of the standard pull-type cut, doctors used a special hooked knife (ASD) designed to cut only the circular muscle layer, potentially causing less damage. Over 1,500 patients were randomly assigned…

This study tested whether tranexamic acid, a drug that helps blood clot, can lower the chance of infection after gastrointestinal surgery. Over 3,300 adults at higher risk for complications took part. The goal was to see if the drug reduces surgical site infections compared to a …

This study tested two types of endoscopes used in ERCP, a procedure to treat bile duct and pancreas problems. One scope had a single-use plastic cover on its tip, while the other was a standard reusable scope. Researchers compared how well each worked and how often complications …

This completed study tested a device called NvisionVLE® that helps doctors see bile duct details during a procedure called ERCP. Only 3 adults who had the procedure between 2017 and 2019 took part. The goal was to check if the device is safe and can better find abnormalities to g…

This study looked at whether giving more IV fluids (aggressive hydration) during an ERCP procedure can prevent pancreatitis, a common complication. 126 adults having their first ERCP were randomly assigned to receive either standard or extra fluids. The goal was to see if extra f…

This study tested a 12-week online mind-body program for adults with chronic conditions like heart failure, cancer, and liver disease. The program included mindful movement, meditation, breathwork, and coping skills. Researchers measured changes in anxiety, depression, fatigue, a…

This study compared two methods of creating the first opening (pneumoperitoneum) in laparoscopic gallbladder removal: one through the belly button and one just below it. Researchers looked at how fast each method was, complications, pain, hospital stay, and cosmetic satisfaction.…

This study looked at 13 people aged 15 to 70 who had their gallbladder and bile duct stones removed. Right after surgery, doctors placed a small tube in the bile duct to measure pressure, then checked it weekly for six weeks. The goal was to understand how the bile duct heals and…

This study looked at 1435 patients with acute cholangitis (a bile duct infection) who had an ERCP procedure. Researchers analyzed bile samples to understand which bacteria were causing the infections and how resistant they were to antibiotics. The goal was to find patterns that c…

This study looked at whether using a special ultrasound probe (IDUS) during a procedure to remove bile duct stones can help predict if stones will come back. 248 adults at high risk for recurrence were randomly assigned to get IDUS or not. Researchers tracked stone return, need f…

This study looked at 237 patients who had a single surgery to remove both their gallbladder and any gallstones stuck in the bile duct. Researchers wanted to see if the COVID-19 pandemic changed how safe or effective this procedure was. They found that the surgery remained a good …

This study looked at 360 patients who had gallstone removal surgery with a T-tube drain. Doctors compared a new continuous stitching method to the traditional interrupted stitch for closing the bile duct. The goal was to see which method is faster and just as safe. Results could …

This study looked at 75 patients in Nepal who had bile duct stones removed using a reused Ambu aScope, a cheap disposable scope normally used for breathing tubes. The goal was to see if reusing it is safe and effective in low-resource settings where expensive scopes aren't availa…

This study looked at over 121,000 procedures to remove gallstones from the bile duct using a scope (ERCP). Researchers wanted to see if the level of sedation given during the procedure affected whether stones were left behind. They found that deeper sedation might help the doctor…