Optimal Timing of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy After Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

Guru Prasad Reddy Gorla, Alfred J Augustine, Shibumon Mundunadakal Madhavan

Abstract


Background: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) followed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) comprises the current treatment modality in patients with common bile duct (CBD) stones. The optimum interval between ERCP and LC is a topic of debate.

Methods: A total of 50 patients underwent LC following ERCP from December 2011 to October 2013. Of these, 28 patients underwent surgery within 3 days of ERCP (early) and 22 patients beyond 3 days following ERCP (delayed). A prospective observational study of various technical difficulties encountered (operative duration, adhesions, frozen Calots, bile duct injuries, conversion rate and need for drain) was done and comparison was done.

Results: The incidence of adhesions, frozen Calots, cystic duct injury, need for drain placement and the mean operative duration and postoperative stay were significantly higher in the delayed group. The conversion rate though higher is not statistically significant.

Conclusion: The longer the interval between ERCP and LC, the higher are the chances of encountering complications and the risk of conversion to open technique as well as the need for increased hospital stay following surgery. Early LC following ERCP is preferred.




J Curr Surg. 2014;4(2):35-39
doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.14740/jcs230w


Keywords


Laparoscopic cholecystectomy; Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; Choledocholithiasis

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