Escat J, Glucksman D L, Maigne C, Fourtanier G, Fournier D, Vaislic C
Am J Surg. 1984 May;147(5):670-1. doi: 10.1016/0002-9610(84)90138-7.
Choledochoscopy is a definite advance in biliary surgery as it simplifies the operative procedure and decreases the retained stone rate. Easy to perform without special training, its use is cost-effective. Therefore, we agree with Kappes et al [10] recommendation that routine intraoperative biliary endoscopy be performed in all patients undergoing common bile duct exploration.
