What is choledocholihotomy?

Answer 1

Choledocholithotomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of gallstones from the common bile duct. This procedure is typically performed when non-invasive methods, such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), are insufficient to clear the stones. It can be done through an open surgery or minimally invasive techniques, depending on the patient's condition and the surgeon's expertise. Choledocholithotomy aims to relieve obstruction and prevent complications associated with bile duct stones.