Optimal Timings of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy After ERCP in Patients With Gallstones Along With CBD Stones
Comparative Analysis of Early Versus Delayed Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy After Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in Patients of Cholelithiasis With Choledocholithiasis
Rija Zainab
40 participants
May 5, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the mean operative time and outcomes of early versus delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy after ERCP in patients with cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis. Patients will be randomized into two groups: early cholecystectomy (within 72 hours of ERCP) and delayed cholecystectomy (≥1 month after ERCP). Outcomes include operative time, intra-operative blood loss, hospital stay, and conversion to open cholecystectomy
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Patients diagnosed with cholelithiasis with choledocholithiasis based on clinical and radiological findings (right subcostal pain, presence of gallstones, and dilated common bile duct on ultrasound and MRCP)
- Age 14 to 70 years
- Both males and females
- Duration of symptoms less than 3 days
- Presence of common bile duct stone with successful clearance on ERCP
Exclusion Criteria2
- Features suggestive of malignancy on imaging
- Patients who develop severe pancreatitis after ERCP
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Interventions
Laparoscopic removal of gall bladder within 72hours of laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic removal of gall bladder 2 weeks or more after successful ERCP
Locations(1)
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NCT07517627