Retrospective Cohort Study
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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 21, 2025; 31(31): 109994
Published online Aug 21, 2025. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v31.i31.109994
Figure 2
Figure 2 Surgical procedure. A: Clip the cystic artery and the gallbladder-side of the cystic duct, make a transverse incision on the cystic duct 1-2 cm from the common bile duct, and extend a longitudinal incision from the transverse incision along the cystic duct to its junction with the common bile duct; B: Sequentially insert 6F, 8F, 10F, 12F, 14F, and 16F dilators through the incision to dilate the bile duct; C: Insert a choledochoscope through the cystic duct to explore the common bile duct and remove stones; D: Perform interrupted suture at the junction of the cystic duct and common bile duct with absorbable sutures; E: Clip the cystic duct with absorbable clips; F: Complete cholecystectomy.