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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 7, 2019; 25(13): 1531-1549
Published online Apr 7, 2019. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i13.1531
Comprehensive and innovative techniques for laparoscopic choledocholithotomy: A surgical guide to successfully accomplish this advanced manipulation
Tomohide Hori
Tomohide Hori, Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
Author contributions: Hori T performed this laparoscopic surgery, reviewed previous papers in this field, and wrote this article; all illustrations and schemas were originally drawn by Hori T.
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Corresponding author: Tomohide Hori, FACS, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Shogoinkawara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan. horitomo55office@yahoo.co.jp
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Received: January 29, 2019
Peer-review started: January 29, 2019
First decision: February 26, 2019
Revised: March 5, 2019
Accepted: March 11, 2019
Article in press: March 12, 2019
Published online: April 7, 2019
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Core Tip

Core tip: The right upper quadrant of the abdomen is advantageous for laparoscopic procedures. Laparoscopic choledocholithotomy is safe and feasible, although this laparoscopic approach involves technical difficulties. Endoscopic sphincterotomy destroys the physiological function of Oddi’s sphincter. Laparoscopic choledocholithotomy has excellent clinical outcomes; however, emergent biliary drainage and removal of anesthetic risk factors are required preoperatively. Cholangiographic removal of stones strongly affects operative time. Cholangioscopy has only two-way operation; using dedicated forceps to atraumatically grasp the cholangioscope is important for smart maneuvering.