ERCP in the era of laparoscopic biliary surgery

Background: The combined endoscopic and laparoscopic treatment of biliary stones is now highly debated, especially as regards possible complications compared to one-step laparoscopic treatment. Methods: This study analyzes 407 cases (116 males, 291 females, average age 49 years, range 2–87) observed in the period from May 1991 to July 1994. All patients were evaluated preoperatively for the presence of biliary stones. Considering clinical presentation, blood analysis, ultrasonography, and medical history, 99 patients (24%) were selected for preoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopan-creatography (ERCP). One patient refused preoperative ERCP. Results: Thirty-nine patients (40%) were found to have biliary stones and were submitted to therapeutic endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES). Endoscopic clearance of the bile ducts was achieved in all patients, with one complication (pancreatitis). In performing laparoscopic cholecystectomy, no technical difficulties could be attributed to ERCP, nor were there any conversions in patients who had had preoperative ERCP. Average postoperative hospital stay was 2.5 days. During a follow-up period of from 2 to 39 months, we diagnosed three patients (0.7%) with symptomatic residual stones. They were submitted to successful ERCP and extraction of the stones. Conclusions: We conclude that ERCP offers an accurate preoperative selection of patients, allows for effective planning of treatment, and simplifies laparoscopic surgery.Presented at the annual meeting of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Orlando, Florida, USA, 11–14 March 1995     

The role of ERCP in laparoscopic cholecystectomy-related cystic duct stump leaks

Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has resulted in an increase in the incidence of cystic duct stump leaks. To assess the role of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) a review of 14 cystic duct stump leaks following laparoscopic cholecystectomy was carried out. Methods: A retrospective chart review of fourteen patients was carried out. There were 11 females and 3 males. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was carried out without any difficulty. Three patients became very ill soon after surgery while 11 patients were minimally ill. All were still hospitalized after the cholecystectomy. Results: Urgent ERCP on the 3 very ill patients demonstrated a cystic duct bile leak. In the 11 minimally ill patients, ultrasonography demonstrated intraabdominal fluid collections and initial treatment was percutaneous drainage. Only 2 of the 11 patients improved. The remaining nine patients developed a septic course. ERCP was carried out and demonstrated cystic duct bile leak in all 9 patients. Endoscopic papillotomy alone or endoscopic papillotomy plus stenting resolved the clinical picture. Conclusions: Patients who are ill post laparoscopic cholecystectomy should have urgent ERCP. Cystic duct bile leaks should be managed by endoscopic papillotomy and in select cases, stenting.Presented at the annual meeting of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Orlando, Florida, USA, 11–14 March 1995     

The use of ERCP in the management of common bile duct stones in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Summary The purpose of this study was to evaluate the indications and results of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for gallstone disease since the advent of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. In our personal series of 410 consecutive cases of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, we found 17 common bile duct (CBD) stones; seven were identified by preop ERCP, nine at laparoscopy by intraoperative cholangiography, and one postop by ERCP. We have performed preop ERCP in 21 patients (5.1%); CBD stones were found in seven. Our indications for preop ERCP were elevated liver function tests, dilatation of the common duct by ultrasound, or a history of jaundice/pancreatitis, and all stones were successfully removed by endoscopic sphincterotomy. At laparoscopic cholecystectomy nine patients were found to have stones; one was treated with laparoscopic methods, four with open CBD exploration, and four by postop endoscopic sphincterotomy. Post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy, five patients underwent ERCP for pain or increased liver function tests suggestive of common duct stones. One of the five was found to have stones and these were successfully removed by endoscopic sphincterotomy. ERCP is very useful as a diagnostic and therapeutic modality in laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients with suspected CBD stones. Elevated liver function tests and dilated CBD by ultrasound are the most accurate predictors of stones. Endoscopic sphincterotomy is a more effective route, at present, for stone removal than a laparoscopic approach.     

胰管支架表面括约肌预切开在ERCP困难胆管插管中的应用效果

目的 探讨胰管支架表面括约肌预切开(PPDS)在ERCP困难胆管插管中的应用效果.方法 回顾性统计分析2016年6月1日至2021年5月31日上海交通大学医学院附属瑞金医院北部院区所有ERCP术病例资料,将在ERCP操作过程中导丝意外进入胰管的困难胆管插管者,根据术中选择插管方法,分为两组:(1)PPDS组,(2)双导...     

Acute biliary pancreatitis

Since January 1990, we have treated 113 patients for gallstone pancreatitis; 59 with laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), 50 with open cholecystectomy, and 4 with ERCP/sphincterotomy only. In the LC group, 47 had LC during the index admission and 12 underwent delayed LC. Fifty patients had open cholecystectomy, 47 during the index admission. ERCPs were performed in 43 of the 113 patients; CBD stones were identified in 19/43 (44%) and removed endoscopically in 18 (95%). The ERCP complication rate was 6.5%. In total, CBD stones were identified in 29/113 patients (26%). Patients who had imaging of the CBD within the first 4 days from onset of symptoms were more likely to have stones identified than were those patients who were studied after 5 days. Recurrent pancreatitis occurred in five of 11 patients (45%) who had a 30-day delay to definitive treatment. We conclude that LC can be safely performed in most patients during the index admission for gallstone pancreatitis. This policy should reduce the 30–50% risk of recurrent pancreatitis associated with a delayed operation. ERCP is a helpful adjunct for CBD stones.Presented at the annual meeting of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Nashville, TN, USA, 18–19 April 1994     

ERCP,cholangiography, and laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Summary With the increased use of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), the roles of preoperative ERCP and intraoperative cholangiography (IOC) may be changing. SAGES members were surveyed to define opinions regarding use of ERCP and cholangiography during LC. Thirty-seven percent of the surveys were returned. Most respondents (83%) performed LC, reporting data on 19,747 LCs. Conversion to open cholecystectomy was required in 4% of cases. Complications were reported in 1.7% patients. IOC was attempted in 51.2% cases and was successful in 73%. Routine IOC was only recommended by approximately 50% of respondents. However, 80% recommended IOC for patients with multiple small gallstones and a dilated cystic duct. If preoperative liver function tests (LFTs) were mildly elevated (1.5×normal), only 56% of respondents recommended preoperative ERCP. However, 73% of respondents suggested preoperative ERCP for more severe LFT abnormalities. If preoperative ERCP demonstrated choledocholithiasis, most (85%) recommended endoscopic clearance of stones followed by LC. These opinions will be helpful in establishing practice standards for LC.Presented at The Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons Scientific Meeting, Washington, D.C., April 1992     

Pancreatic and biliary pressure changes during ERCP

Summary Injection of contrast is a prerequisite for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Such injection into the biliary and pancreatic duct systems may require considerable force. This paper reports the changes in pressure that result within the duct systems and highlights the significant pressure rise that occurs within the pancreatic duct.     

ERCP and laparoscopic cholecystectomy for cholangitis in a 66-year-old male with situs inversus

A case report of the successful management of a patient with situs inversus viscerum and symptomatic choledocholithiasis and cholangitis is presented. The preoperative evaluation of the choledochus via ERCP and successful common bile duct stone extraction enabled successful laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The anatomic challenge of situs inversus viscerum mandates the selective use of intraoperative cholangiography during and upon completion of the laparoscopic cholecystectomy.     

ERCP in association with laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Background With the evolution of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) as the standard operation for benign gallbladder disease, the role of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in the management of common bile duct (CBD) stones has to be defined. Methods From November 1990 to April 1994 we attempted LC in 1,788 patients. Eighty-nine patients underwent ERCP preoperatively under the following indications: jaundice or a history of jaundice, cholangitis, gallstone pancreatitis, abnormal liver function tests, and a sonogram showing either CBD stones or a dilated CBD. With intent to minimize the number of unnecessary ERCPs only patients with jaundice, cholangitis, and high abnormalities on the liver function tests (LFTs) were directly referred for ERCP. All other patients with suspected choledocholithiasis were initially investigated with intravenous cholangiography (IVC) and tomography; only patients with positive findings on IVC subsequently underwent ERCP. Eighteen patients underwent ERCP postoperatively and the indications included jaundice, bile leak, and abnormal intraoperative cholangiogram. Results Of the 89 patients having ERCP preoperatively 54 patients (60.7%) were found to have CBD stones which were removed endoscopically in all cases except in one patient where a large CBD stone was removed during laparoscopic exploration of the CBD. Eight patients of the 18 patients having ERCP postoperatively were found to have CBD stones and all of them had their CBD cleared endoscopically. There were no mortalities, while four patients developed a mild pancreatitis. Conclusions Although there is an increasing tendency to clear the bile duct with a laparoscopic approach, ERCP and sphincterotomy has a certain role in conjunction with LC in the management of patients with a high suspicion of CBD stones, particularly in institutions where there is easy access to expert interventional endoscopic techniques.     

Intravenous cholangiography,ERCP, and selective operative cholangiography in the performance of laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Between March 1990 and March 1993 some 822 consecutive patients underwent an attempt at laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Intravenous cholangiography (IVC), ERCP, and selective intraoperative cholangiography (IOC) were used in the evaluation of common bile duct (CBD) stones. Two hundred thirteen patients (26%) were identified preoperatively with either abnormal liver functions or a dilated common bile duct suggestive of CBD stones. IVC was performed in 143 patients (67%). Choledocholithiasis was identified in 14 patients (10%). Preoperative therapeutic ERCP was successful in all 14 patients (100%). Diagnostic ERCP was attempted in 61 patients and successful in 59 (97%). Choledocholithiasis was identified in 25 patients (41%). Successful extraction was accomplished in 23 patients (92%). Transcystic common bile duct exploration was used effectively in the patients with an unsuccessful ERCP. IOC was attempted in 50 patients and successful in 48 (96%). Choledocholithiasis was identified in three (6%). A retained CBD stone was present in eight patients (1%). There was one level I CBD injury (0.122%). The use of IVC, selective ERCP, and selective IOC is a reasonable approach in the performance of laparoscopic cholecystectomy.     

Sequential intraluminal endoscopic and laparoscopic treatment for bile duct stones associated with gallstones

Background: On the basis of a flowchart including prior or current jaundice or pancreatitis, abnormal liver function, ultrasound or IV cholangiography, bile duct (BD) stones were suspected in 71/593 patients referred for gallstones. Methods: When endoscopic retrograde cholangiography detected BD stones, endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES) and endoscopic BD clearance were attempted, followed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). BD stones were found in 44/71 patients. The sensitivity values of preoperative conditions were: 92% for IV cholangiography, 88% for abnormal liver function, 50% for ultrasound, and 37% for jaundice at admission. Results: Endoscopic clearance succeeded in 37 patients and LC was completed in 33 patients. Conversion to open surgery (9%) was comparable with the rate in patients without BD stones. The median hospital stay for the sequential endoscopic and laparoscopic treatments was 13 days (range 4–54) or 22 days if open surgery was used. Conclusions: In conclusion, BD stones can be endoscopically cleared preoperatively in most patients without interfering with LC.     

Current management of common bile duct stones in northern Italy

In order to obtain a complete picture of the current management of cholecystocholedocal lithiasis in northern Italy we've conducted the present survey. In the years 1992–1993, among 7,861 cholecystectomies, 665 patients with gallbladder and common bile duct stones were treated in 49 surgical departments. Some 271 (43%) were treated by traditional methods: open surgery or endoscopic sphincterotomy followed by laparotomic cholecystectomy; 313 patients (49%) were treated by endoscopic sphincterotomy followed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy and only 38 (6%) were treated by one-stage laparoscopy, either by a transcystic approach (27) or by laparoscopic choledochotomy (11). Morbidity and mortality were not significantly different in the different groups. We conclude that open surgery and sequential minimal invasive treatment are the standard approaches to cholecystocholedochal lithiasis in this first stage of the laparoscopic era. The laparoscopic management of common bile duct stones is at present confined to surgical departments specially devoted to laparoscopic surgery.     

Laparoscopic ultrasound as the primary method for bile duct imaging during cholecystectomy

Background Intraoperative fluorocholangiography (IOC) has been the standard method for bile duct imaging during cholecystectomy. Laparoscopic ultrasound (LUS) has been evaluated as a possible alternative, but has been used less frequently. The authors examined the evolving use of these two methods to assess the relative utility of LUS as the primary method for routine bile duct imaging during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Methods This study analyzed a prospective database containing 423 consecutive cholecystectomies performed by one attending surgeon in an academic medical center between 1995 and 2005. Results Intraoperative bile duct imaging was performed in 371 (94%) of 396 LCs performed for cholelithiasis. As recorded, IOC was performed in 239 cases, LUS in 236 cases, and both in 104 cases. Choledocholithiasis was present in 50 patients (13%). Common bile duct stones (CBDS) were identified by LUS in 3% of the patients without preoperative indicators of CBDS, and in 10% of the patients with one or more indicators. As shown by the findings, LUS had a positive predictive value of 100%, a negative predictive value of 99.6%, a sensitivity of 92.3%, and a specificity of 100% for detecting CBDS. Also, LUS identified clinically significant bile duct anatomy in 6% of the patients. In 1995, LUS was used for 20% of cases, whereas by 2005, it was used for 97% of cases. Conversely, the use of IOC decreased from 93% to 23%. Conclusions With moderate experience, LUS can become the primary routine imaging method for evaluating the bile duct during LC. It is as reliable as IOC for detecting choledocholithiasis. In addition, LUS can locate the common bile duct during difficult dissections. On the basis of this experience, LUS is used currently in nearly all LCs and is the sole method for bile duct imaging in 75% of these cases. IOC is used as an adjunct to LUS when LUS imaging is inadequate, when stronger clinical indicators of choledocholithiasis are present, or when biliary anatomy remains uncertain.     

腹腔镜胆囊切除并胆总管探查术胆囊管入路法347例临床总结

目的探讨腹腔镜胆囊切除并胆总管探查术中行胆囊管入路一期缝合预防胆道损伤及胆管狭窄的临床意义。方法 2009年1月至2014年4月北京军区总医院肝胆外科应用腹腔镜胆囊管入路法行胆囊切除及胆总管探查一期缝合术347例,对其临床资料进行分析。结果以胆囊管为解剖学标志,顺利显露胆囊壶腹部、胆囊管及胆总管,以胆囊管与胆总管移行区为胆总管探查入路,均成功进行了腹腔镜胆囊切除及胆总管探查术,并行胆总管一期缝合,术中未发生血管、胆管损伤,术后随访8~24月,未发现胆管狭窄。结论在腹腔镜胆囊切除及胆总管探查术中,采用胆囊管入路法,通过胆囊管与胆总管移行区行胆总管探查一期缝合术是一种安全、可行的方法,可有效避免胆道损伤及胆管狭窄的发生。     

ERCP在腹腔镜胆囊切除围手术期的应用

目的 探讨内交易ＥＲＣＰ在腹腔镜胆囊切除围手术期的应用价值。方法 从１９９８年１月至１９９９年４月在１５００例ＬＣ病人中,有选择地进行术前３３例和术后２０例的ＥＲＣＰ及内镜治疗,包括ＥＳＴ,ＥＮＢＤ和网篮取石术。其指征为：近期有为发生或黄我,肝功能异常,碱性磷酸酶升高,Ｂ超或ＣＴ示胆总管扩张或有结石,术中造影有胆管结石,术后有临床症状。结果 在术前３３例ＥＲＣＰ中,除１例失败外,胆囊病变外的阳性发     

Avoidance of biliary injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Biliary injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy is still a serious problem. Injury occurs as a result of technical errors or misidentification of ducts. Inexperience, inflammation, and aberrant anatomy are key risk factors. The most serious technical problem is cautery-induced injury. This problem may be avoided by use of cautery under very low power settings in the triangle of Calot. Misidentification injuries occur when the surgeon mistakes the common bile duct or an aberrant right hepatic duct for the cystic duct. This error usually occurs when the surgeon uses the “infundibular” technique to identify the cystic duct. This technique, which depends on seeing the cystic duct flare as it becomes the infundibulum, is especially prone to be misleading in the face of acute inflammation. This technique is unreliable and should not be used alone for anatomic identification of the ducts. It is preferable to use the critical view technique or to perform a cholangiogram. Received: April 20, 2002 / Accepted: May 13, 2002 Offprint requests to: S.M. Strasberg Box 8109, Suite 17308 Queeny Tower, 1 Barnes Hospital Plaza, St Louis MO 63110, USA     

腹腔镜胆囊切除术中粗大胆囊管处理体会

目的　探讨腹腔镜胆囊切除术中粗大胆囊管的处理方法。　方法　回顾分析 1995年 5月～ 2 0 0 1年 12月我院 10 5 2例LC中 2 4例粗大胆囊管的临床资料 ,其中胆囊管 (0 4～ 0 6 )cm 12例 ,(0 6～0 8)cm 8例 ,(0 8～ 1 0 )cm 2例 ,>1cm 2例。分别采用二夹法 (10例 ) ,三夹法 (5例 ) ,梯形钳夹法 (6例 ) ,旋转钳夹法 (3例 )处理。　结果　 2 1例顺利完成LC ,3例因术中出血中转开腹。全组无胆漏、膈下积液发生。　结论　腹腔镜胆囊切除术中粗大胆囊管采取不同方法处理可顺利完成LC。     

Acute cholecystitis with calculous biliary duct obstruction in the gravid patient

The pregnant patient with cholelithiasis is subject to the manifold complications associated with this disease. The management of a gravid patient with acute cholecystitis complicated by biliary duct obstruction utilizing combined endoscopic therapy and laparoscopic cholecystectomy is reported. The benefits to the patient and fetus when successful are apparent, but it is important to anticipate potential problems associated with laparoscopy in pregnancy and to avoid them. Various safeguards such as fetal monitoring, careful trocar placement, and intra-abdominal pressure monitoring have been suggested and should be appropriately utilized to enable a satisfactory outcome. Case reports such as this may further clarify the interdependent role of laparoscopic cholecystectomy and ERCP and their application to the pregnant patient.     

腹腔镜胆囊切除术中胆囊管的处理体会

目的探讨腹腔镜胆囊切除术（laparoscopic cholecystectomy，Lc）中胆囊管的处理方法。方法1997年1月-2005年12月，我院行3100例LC，对不同类型的胆囊管分别采取不同的处理方法：常规中号钛夹处理胆囊管2387例（77．0％），大号钛夹法93例（3．0％），可吸收夹法62例（2．0％），丝线结扎法155例（5．0％），阶梯钛夹法217例（7．0％），圈套器处理法184例（5．9％），因局部炎症较重未找到胆囊管者实施特殊处理2例（0．1％）。结果术后发生胆囊管胆汁漏4例（0．1％），留置腹腔引流管引流，辅以内镜逆行胰胆管造影，分别行鼻胆管引流及内支架引流3周后胆管造影，未见胆汁明显外溢及胆管扩张后拔出引流管，全部患者治愈。结论LC中根据不同胆囊管类型，采取个体化处理方案可减少胆管损伤、胆汁漏等并发症，提高手术成功率。