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...

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Published in:	Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies Vol. 34; no. 5; pp. 365 - 378
Main Authors:	Aburrous, Mohamed, Shao, Marine, Bailey, Benjy, Clark, Charlotte, Clarke, Michael G., Finlay, Ian, Cota, Allwyn, Clark, James
Format:	diagnostic images pictorial review tables/charts Journal Article
Published:	Taylor & Francis Ltd Oct2025
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