title: Laparoscopic transcystic duct balloon dilatation of the sphincter of Oddi.
abstract: Balloon dilatation of the sphincter of Oddi has been performed via a laparoscopic transcystic duct technique. Small common duct stones and stone debris have been successfully lavaged into the duodenum in 17 of 20 cases (85%) by this method. Postoperative hyperamylasemia was noted in four patients. Mild clinical pancreatitis was observed in three patients (15%). Further evaluation of this technique as an adjunct to laparoscopic common bile duct stone extraction is warranted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Carroll
authors.forename: E H
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: Phillips
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chandra
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fallas
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D042882:Gallstones / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008875:Middle Aged; D009803:Sphincter of Oddi; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome