A Study about Cystoscope: A Viable Alternative Tool for Choledochoscopy

Abstract

Complete bile duct stone clearance after a bile duct exploration is essential to avoid problems due to retained/recurrent stones. While no single method is the best, the combination of bile duct exploration with choledochoscopy is associated with the least incidence of retained stones as per available literature. A cystoscope can be used effectively for choledochoscopy if a choledochoscope is not available. This article highlights the use of a cystoscope as a choledochoscope with case capsules as illustrative examples.