Endoscopic management of biliary leaks after laparoscopic cholecystectomy

J Clin Gastroenterol. 2014 Sep;48(8):674-8. doi: 10.1097/MCG.0000000000000044.

Abstract

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has become the procedure of choice for management of symptomatic cholelithiasis. Although it has distinct advantages over open cholecystectomy, bile leak is more common. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is the diagnostic and therapeutic modality of choice for management of postcholecystectomy bile leaks and has a high success rate with the placement of plastic biliary stents. Repeat endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with placement of multiple plastic stents, a covered metal stent, or possibly cyanoacrylate therapy may be effective in refractory cases. This review will discuss the indications, efficacy, and complications of endoscopic therapy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bile / metabolism
  • Bile Duct Diseases / diagnosis
  • Bile Duct Diseases / etiology
  • Bile Duct Diseases / surgery*
  • Bile Ducts / injuries
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / adverse effects
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / methods*
  • Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / adverse effects*
  • Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / methods
  • Cholelithiasis / surgery
  • Humans
  • Reoperation
  • Stents