title: Choledochoscopy without choledocotomy.
abstract: Choledochoscopy without choledochotomy can be performed in selected instances in which the cystic duct can be dilated to accommodate the fiberoptic instrument. This procedure may obviate choledochotomy and T-tube drainage performed routinely for exploration of the CBD.
mesh_terms: D003135:Common Bile Duct / Q000601:surgery*; D003549:Cystic Duct / Q000601:surgery; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans