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World J Clin Cases. Jan 26, 2021; 9(3): 736-747
Published online Jan 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i3.736
Published online Jan 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i3.736
Cystic duct dilation through endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for treatment of gallstones and choledocholithiasis: Six case reports and review of literature
Yong-Gang He, Jing Li, Xue-Hui Peng, Yi-Chen Tang, Xiao-Bing Huang, Yu-Ming Li, Department of Hepatobiliary, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
Ming-Fa Gao, Department of Hepatobiliary, North-Kuanren General Hospital, Chongqing 401121, China
Author contributions: He YG, Gao MF, Huang XB and Li J contributed to conception and design of the study and drafted the manuscript; Peng XH and Tang YC contributed to analysis and interpretation of data and revised the manuscript; Li YM participated in clinical treatment operation and literature research; All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by Hospital Research Fund (General Project) from The Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University , No. 2016YLC18 and No. 2019XLC2006 .
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Corresponding author: Xiao-Bing Huang, MD, Full Professor, Department of Hepatobiliary, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, No. 183 Xinqiao High Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing 400037, China. 13372618116@163.com
Received: October 15, 2020
Peer-review started: October 15, 2020
First decision: October 27, 2020
Revised: November 11, 2020
Accepted: November 29, 2020
Article in press: November 29, 2020
Published online: January 26, 2021
Peer-review started: October 15, 2020
First decision: October 27, 2020
Revised: November 11, 2020
Accepted: November 29, 2020
Article in press: November 29, 2020
Published online: January 26, 2021
Core Tip
Core Tip: Radical treatment for gallbladder stones and choledocholithiasis through natural cavity endoscopy is one of the technical innovation surgeons have worked hard to explore. We report six cases of gallbladder stones combined with choledocholithiasis treated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography through the cystic duct. The stones were completely removed, and the 11 mo follow-up showed gallbladder function remains intact. This strategy successfully decreased risk for secondary operations and cholecystectomy, was minimally invasive, preserved the integrity of gallbladder and common bile duct and should be regarded as a true natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery operation.