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      A randomized, clinical trial to compare endoscopic sphincterotomy and subsequent laparoscopic cholecystectomy with primary laparoscopic bile duct exploration during cholecystectomy in higher risk patients with choledocholithiasis.

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          Abstract

          Outcomes after endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES) and subsequent laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) versus laparoscopic bile duct exploration (LBDE) during LC are comparable in fit patients with choledocholithiasis. This randomized, clinical trial aimed to determine the optimum treatment in patients with higher medical risk.

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          Journal
          J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
          Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A
          Mary Ann Liebert Inc
          1557-9034
          1092-6429
          Dec 2009
          : 19
          : 6
          Affiliations
          [1 ] Department of Surgery, Southmead Hospital, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, UK. mail@hamishnoble.com
          Article
          10.1089/lap.2008.0428
          19792866
          2effb091-7bcc-48a9-94fe-6d2056334543
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