Early Versus Delayed Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Following ERCP in Concomitant Gallstones and Common Bile Duct Stones

Early Versus Delayed Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Following ERCP in Concomitant Gallstones and Common Bile Duct Stones

The present study aimed to compare early and delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy after ERCP for CBDs and gallstones.

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) followed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is a commonly performed treatment modality for concomitant common bile duct stones (CBDs) and gallbladder stones. There has been a debate about the appropriate timing of laparoscopic cholecystectomy after ERCP. The present study aimed to compare early and delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy after ERCP for CBDs and gallstones adding new parameters like Nassar scale.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy after clearance of CBDs by ERCP

Exclusion Criteria:

• advanced liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis, acute cholangitis, suspected malignancy, severe malnutrition, and pregnancy.