COMMON BILE DUCT STONES
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Which bile duct stone removal method is safer? a large swedish study investigates
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at two techniques for removing common bile duct stones found during gallbladder surgery: placing a temporary stent and doing a follow-up ERCP later, versus doing an ERCP immediately during the same operation. Researchers will compare complications within 30 days,…
Matched conditions: COMMON BILE DUCT STONES
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New balloon method may simplify bile duct stone removal during gallbladder surgery
Disease control CompletedThis 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 …
Matched conditions: COMMON BILE DUCT STONES
Sponsor: North Estonia Medical Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Budget scope reuse tested for bile duct stone surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis 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…
Matched conditions: COMMON BILE DUCT STONES
Sponsor: B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Deep sleep or light nod? study probes best sedation for gallstone procedure
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis 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…
Matched conditions: COMMON BILE DUCT STONES
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC