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World J Gastrointest Surg. May 27, 2016; 8(5): 376-381
Published online May 27, 2016. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v8.i5.376
Role of laparoscopic common bile duct exploration in the management of choledocholithiasis
Nikhil Gupta
Nikhil Gupta, Department of Surgery, PGIMER Dr RML Hospital, Delhi 110001, India
Author contributions: Gupta N solely contributed to this paper.
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Correspondence to: Dr. Nikhil Gupta, MS, MRCSEd, FAIS, FMAS, FIAGES, MNAMS, Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, PGIMER Dr RML Hospital, B-406 Panchsheel Apartments, Plot-9, Sector-10, Dwarka, Delhi 110001, India. nikhil_ms26@yahoo.co.in
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Received: July 29, 2015
Peer-review started: September 1, 2015
First decision: December 7, 2015
Revised: February 5, 2016
Accepted: February 23, 2016
Article in press: February 24, 2016
Published online: May 27, 2016
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Core Tip

Core tip: Various treatment modalities are available for management of choledocholithiasis. Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration offers one stage management of cholelithiasis with choledocholithiasis. This review article was undertaken to evaluate this technique and its various aspects.