OBJECTIVES A minimally invasive approach is considered the treatment of choice for gallbladder stones. We report our experience with the treatment of choledocholithiasis. METHODS From January 1993 to December 2002, 3118 patients underwent minimally invasive surgery for symptomatic gallstones, 2681 for gallbladder stones and 437 (14%) for cholecysto-choledocholithiasis. RESULTS We performed ...

The presence of a bird feather as foreign object inside the human body has rarely been reported in literature. A can cause severe complications such neck infection or duodenal perforation. Early recognition and treatment this condition may prevent associated morbidity mortality. We report case female patient who had her bile duct. caused abdominal pain without acute cholangitis. Fortunately, it...