Comparison of pre-operative computed tomography cholangiography and intraoperative cholangiography in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a retrospective analysis

Abstract Background The role of intra-operative cholangiography (IOC) in laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is controversial. CT cholangiography (CTC) provides a reliable assessment of biliary anatomy, potentially reducing operating times, open conversion, and complication rates. This study aims to a...

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Main Author: Douglas Chung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-023-02089-1