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01-07-2005 | Original article

Conversion rate of laparoscopic cholecystectomy after endoscopic retrograde cholangiography in the treatment of choledocholithiasis: Does the time interval matter?

Authors: A. de. Vries, S. C. Donkervoort, A.A.W. van Geloven, E.G.J.M. Pierik

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 7/2005

Abstract

Background

Preceding endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) in patients with choledochocystolithiasis impedes laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) and increases risk of conversion. We studied the influence of time interval between ERC and LC on the course of LC.

Methods

All patients treated for choledochocystolithiasis with ERC and LC during 1996–2001 were studied retrospectively, comparing the course of LC in three time interval groups; LC < 2, 2–6, and > 6 weeks after ERC. Primary outcomes: adhesions, bile duct injury, operating time, and conversion-rate.

Results

Eighty-three patients were studied (group 1, n = 23; group 2, n = 15; group 3, n = 45). Adhesions, operation time, and bile duct damage did not significantly differ between the groups. The conversion rate in group 2 is significantly higher compared to group 1 (p = 0.027, OR 11 (1.13–106.8))

Conclusions

A higher conversion rate of LC is found 2–6 weeks after ERC compared to LC within 2 weeks. However, further research is needed to gain more reliable data on whether this is caused by timing.

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Title: Conversion rate of laparoscopic cholecystectomy after endoscopic retrograde cholangiography in the treatment of choledocholithiasis: Does the time interval matter?
Authors: A. de. Vries
S. C. Donkervoort
A.A.W. van Geloven
E.G.J.M. Pierik
Publication date: 01-07-2005
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 7/2005
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-004-2206-3

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Conversion rate of laparoscopic cholecystectomy after endoscopic retrograde cholangiography in the treatment of choledocholithiasis: Does the time interval matter?

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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