The application of intraoperative ultrasound during partial hepatectomy for the accurate detection and removal of intrahepatic bile duct stones.

To evaluate the application of intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) during partial hepatectomy to accurately detect and remove intrahepatic bile duct stones. Intrahepatic bile duct stones were precisely localized during surgery by using IOUS. Furthermore, guiding stone extraction, and determining the scope of liver resection and choice of surgical procedures were also evaluated using this technique. Of the 25 patients used in this study, 16 patients received a left lateral liver resection, 7 patients received a left liver resection, 1 patient had a liver resection of segments V and VI, 9 patients had common bile duct stones, and 6 patients had bile duct stones that underwent jejunal Roux-en-y anastomosis. In addition, IOUS exploration after liver resection and post-operative T-tube cholangiography showed one case with residual stones. The use of IOUS showed high diagnostic accuracy, while also rectifying the misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis of bile stones in preoperative imaging. IOUS also assisted with positioning accuracy, which is very important in determining the extent of surgical resection and choice of surgical procedure. Thus, IOUS can dynamically monitor the surgical procedure, guide the operation, and inspect the outcome of operations, therefore, effectively improving the quality of operation.