New balloon method may simplify bile duct stone removal during gallbladder surgery
Disease control
Completed
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 …
Sponsor: North Estonia Medical Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC