Double-frequency laser lithotripsy under endoscope for refractory biliary stones: Report of 23 cases
- VernacularTitle:双频激光碎石在腔镜外科难取性胆管结石中的应用(附23例报告)
- Author:
Hongzhi ZHAO
;
Mingfang QIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Double-frequency laser lithotripsy;
Endocopic surgery;
Refractory biliary stones
- From:Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2005;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of double-frequency laser lithotripsy under endoscope in the treatment of refractory biliary stones. Methods A total of 23 patients with refractory biliary stones underwent double-frequency Nd:YAG laser lithotripsy from January 2002 to June 2004. The authors performed the laser lithotripsy during laparoscopic common bile duct exploration in 14 patients and during postoperative choledochoscopy in 9 patients. Results Biliary stones were completely removed in 19 patients, the stone free rate for refractory biliary stones being 82.6% (19/23). No bile duct or T-tube tract injuries occurred. Conclusions Double-frequency laser lithotripsy has the advantages of mini invasion, high efficiency, and low postoperative complication rate. It is an effective alternative for patients with refractory biliary stones during endocopic surgery.
