Laparoscopic Management of Common Bile Duct Stones: Transpapillary Stenting or External Biliary Drainage?

摘要

Background:To date, the management of common bile duct stones (CBDs) is still controversial. If laparoscopic exploration is performed and biliary decompression is needed after stone removal, the placement of a laparoscopic transpapillary stent shows promising results in avoiding T-tube–related complications.