Routine Laparoscopic Ultrasound During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic ultrasound (LUS) is a simple and reliable method for evaluating the common bile duct (CBD) during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. It is particularly useful for identifying the location of the CBD and common hepatic duct (CHD) during difficult operative circumstances when the anatomy is obscured. LUS can be performed prior to any potentially hazardous dissection and […]