No-Surgery gallbladder fix shows promise in small trial

NCT ID NCT04197908

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a procedure called EUS-guided gallbladder drainage (EGBD) as an alternative to gallbladder removal surgery for 30 adults with acute cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation). The goal was to see if it could safely resolve symptoms like fever and pain without needing an operation. The approach uses a thin tube with a camera to place a stent, draining the gallbladder through the stomach or intestine.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute cholecystitis gallstones

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China