Jaundice is considered a liver-related condition, but when it appears alongside abdominal pain, the cause may lie in the bile duct. The skin turns yellow, the eyes lose their normal brightness, and a ...

Rates of bile duct injury a year after gallbladder removal surgery were lower with laparoscopic procedures than robotic-assisted ones, a retrospective study of Medicare beneficiaries found.

Background: Common bile duct (CBD) stones are known to complicate 10-15% of gallstone diseases. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the therapeutic modality of choice for bile ...

Bile duct cancer is classified by location: intrahepatic, perihilar, or distal, influencing symptoms and treatment options. Diagnosis involves blood tests, imaging, endoscopic procedures, and biopsy ...

Background: Choledochojejunal/hepaticojejunal anastomotic stenosis (CJS/HJS) is significant clinical problem associated with decreased survival postsurgery ...

Choledochoscopy, a natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, represents an alternative to cholecystolithotomy in comparison to cholecystectomy and open gallbladder-preserving surgery. To reduce ...

BACKGROUND: Bile duct injury (BDI) causes significant sequelae for the patient in terms of morbidity, mortality, and long-term quality of life, and should be managed in centers with expertise.

A familiar face will make its return when the NFL is fully back in Week 1. Hall of Fame receiver Randy Moss will appear on ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown" after taking time off last season due to a ...

The optimal use of robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic approaches for emergency gallbladder surgery is not well-defined. Rates of bile duct injury were similar with both surgical approaches, a large ...