Laparoscopic Endobiliary Stent and Postoperative ERCP Compared to Intraoperative ERCP

During laparoscopic gallblader surgery, a quidewire is inserted in the cystic duct, via the common bile duct and advanced into the duodenum. The plastic stent is threaded over the wire and pushed in position, with a catheter. When the stent is crossing the papilla, the wire is first removed, and then the catheter. The procedure is done under x-ray guidance.