Laparoscopic cholangiography: a prospective study

Background The place of cholangiography has been controversial in the conventional and now in the laparoscopic setting. The aim of this study was to evaluate laparoscopic cholangiography and compare use of a portable C‐arm image intensifier with conventional radiography. Methods One hundred and nine...

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Veröffentlicht in:British journal of surgery 1998-05, Vol.85 (5), p.624-626
Hauptverfasser: Sabharwal, A. J., Minford, E. J., Marson, L. P., Muir, I. M., Hill, D., Auld, C. D.
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Zusammenfassung:Background The place of cholangiography has been controversial in the conventional and now in the laparoscopic setting. The aim of this study was to evaluate laparoscopic cholangiography and compare use of a portable C‐arm image intensifier with conventional radiography. Methods One hundred and ninety‐seven consecutive patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomized before operation to cholangiography by either C‐arm image intensifier or conventional radiography. Data were collected on a pro forma completed immediately after the operation. Results Cholangiography was successful in 93·0 per cent of patients. Cholangiography with an image intensifier was significantly faster. In 19 patients the ductal system was obscured by a cannula; in 17 of these cases a metal cannula was used. In 31·6 per cent of patients the clip on the cystic duct was within 1 cm or less of the common bile duct (CBD). Conclusion Laparoscopic cholangiography is a safe procedure. Use of an image intensifier should be the preferred method of obtaining images. Metal cannulas are more likely to obscure the ductal system. The proximity of the clip on the cystic duct to the CBD highlights the potential for injury caused by electrocautery or erroneous clip application. © 1998 British Journal of Surgery Society Ltd
ISSN:0007-1323
1365-2168
DOI:10.1046/j.1365-2168.1998.00640.x