Are current laparoscopic common bile duct exploration simulators suitably designed to capture the complexity of the technique? A review of the literature and evaluation of those available.
Background: Whilst endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) remains the main line of treatment for choledocholithiasis, laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) offers a single-stage procedure and reduced hospital stay, cost and pressure on ERCP. However, LCBDE is a demanding t...
| Publicado en: | Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies Vol. 34; no. 5; pp. 365 - 378 |
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| Autores principales: | , , , , , , , |
| Formato: | diagnostic images pictorial review tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Oct2025
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| Acceso en línea: | Ver este registro en EBSCOhost |