Based on the currently available data in the literature, the transluminal access is the
preferred first-line approach because of an acceptable success rate and an excellent safety …

Abstract Introduction In Roux-en-Y reconstructions, choledocholithiasis could represent a
really challenging condition to treat which can be treated by a surgical-assisted ERCP. Only …

The incidence of biliary lithiasis after gastric surgery seems to be higher than in the general
population. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) allows several biliary …

Introduction: Primary sclerosing cholangitis sets the scene for several pathologies of both
the intrahepatic and the extrahepatic biliary tree. Surgical treatment, when needed, is almost …

Background and Objectives: Nowadays, with the increasing laparoscopic expertise and
accessibility to modern surgical tools, laparoscopic assisted ERCP (LAERCP) has become …

Management of complications in patients with Roux-en-Y reconstruction is still today an
important surgical and endoscopic challenge. Various techniques have been employed to …

Anastomotic stricture formation at the biliary-enteric anastomotic site is the most common
complication of Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy performed for post-cholecystectomy bile …

We report a surprising case of intraoperatively detected worm obstruction of a
hepaticojejunostomy anastomosis. The patient presented with acute cholangitis including …

Accessing the biliary ducts for performing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
(ERCP) and relevant interventional procedures after gastric bypass surgery is technically …