This paper explores an inherent tension in modeling and querying uncertain data: simple,
intuitive representations of uncertain data capture many application requirements, but these …

Background The physiological changes of pregnancy increase the risk of gallstone
formation and choledocholithiasis. Traditionally, endoscopic retrograde …

The management policy of concomitant cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis is based on a
one-or two-stage procedure. It basically includes either laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) …

Background The removal of common bile duct stones by endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) shows excellent results with low complication rates and …

Background Choledocholithiasis is commonly encountered. It is frequently managed with
laparoscopic common bile duct exploration or endoscopic retrograde …

To the Editor: We read with great interest the study of Mr Nassar and colleagues regarding
the conventional surgical management of bile duct stones in the December 2020 online …

Single-stage management of choledocholithiasis with concomitant gallstones consists of
performing either laparoscopic bile duct exploration (LBDE) or intra-operative endoscopic …

Background A gap remains between the mounting evidence for single session management
of bile duct stones and the adoption of this approach. Laparoscopic bile duct exploration …

Objective The aim of this study was to share our initial experiences with endoscopic and
laparoscopic treatments for recurrent choledocholithiasis, with a particular focus on long …

Background Drains are used to reduce abdominal collections after procedures where such
risk exists. Using abdominal drains after cholecystectomy has been controversial since the …