title: Role of intra operative cholangiogram in current day practice.
abstract: The role of Intra Operative Cholangiogram during laparoscopic cholecystectomy remains controversial. This review discusses the modalities used in the pre- and peri-operative assessment of Common Bile Duct. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of selective and routine IOC. In this review we explore the role of Intra Operative Cholangiogram in current day practice.
authors.affiliation: Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XX, United Kingdom. shailkm@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: Shailesh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mohandas
authors.forename: Ajo Kureekattu
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: John
mesh_terms: D002758:Cholangiography; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic; D003135:Common Bile Duct / Q000473:pathology*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D042882:Gallstones / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care