Intraoperative choledochoscopy in biliary stone surgery combined with laser lithotripsy at Hai Phong Medical University Hospital (2023 – 2025)

Abstract

Objectives: To review surgical outcomes of bile duct stone treatment combined with laser lithotripsy. Methods: Prospective study, clinical intervention on 28 patients undergoing surgery for cholangiolithiasis combined with laser lithiotripsy in the treatment of gallstones from June 2023 to April 2025 at Hai Phong Medical University Hospital. Results: Through the study on 28 patients, we recorded the following results: The average age was 52.32 ± 9,9 (31 - 76) Female accounted for the majority 57.14%. The average surgery time was 98.18 ± 21,1 minutes. The average hospital stay was 11.93 ± 2.71 days. Complications encountered 6 patients (21.43%), and bile leakage accounted for the majority of 2 patients (7.14%). Evaluation of treatment results: Good 22 patients (78.57%). Conclusion: Surgery combined with laser biliary lithotripsy is an effective method, with fast lithotripsy and surgery time.