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Which bile duct stone removal method is safer? a large swedish study investigates

NCT ID NCT06817291

Disease control Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

1,200 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2024

Finished

Nov 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The study population will be identified in the GallRiks registry with found of CBDS at intraoperative cholangiography, IOC, and thereafter treated with ERCP during 2010-01-01 to 2023-12-31.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: Patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy diagnosed with common bile duct stones during the procedure and treated with ERCP or transcystic stent. Exclusion Criteria: Other types of treatment for common bile duct stones Conversion to or open cholecystectomy \-

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

choledocholithiasis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Common bile duct stones

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital

    Stockholm, Sweden

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