Which bile duct stone removal method is safer? a large swedish study investigates
NCT ID NCT06817291
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This 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, such as pancreatitis, bleeding, or infection, using data from a Swedish national registry of over a thousand patients. The goal is to see if one approach leads to fewer problems and a smoother recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Laparoscopic endobiliary stent with postoperative ERCP versus intraoperative ERCP
- What this could lead to
- If one approach proves safer, it could become the preferred standard for treating common bile duct stones during gallbladder surgery, reducing complications and hospital stays.
- What could go wrong
- This is a retrospective registry study, not a randomized trial, so results may be influenced by patient selection and other factors. Complications like pancreatitis or bleeding remain possible with either approach.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital
Stockholm, Sweden
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