ArticleJSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Long Term Outcomes after Laparoscopic Assisted Trans-Gastric Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography.
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- Understanding the Role of Different ERCP Techniques in Post-Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Patients: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Obesity surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Safety and efficacy of LA-ERCP procedure following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Surgical endoscopy · 2023Pooled it
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with laparoscopy-assisted transgastric rendezvous ERCP in gastric bypass patients.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of bedside staplers in bariatric robotic procedures.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe gastric bypass is a commonly performed bariatric procedure. The stomach is divided into a small pouch as well as leaving a larger remnant that is bypassed by the gastrojejunal anastomosis. This makes access to the biliary system difficult as an endoscope cannot transverse the esophagus, roux limb, and biliopancreatic limb. Therefore, a transgastric approach (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography [t-ERCP]) through the abdominal wall and remnant stomach is necessary. This involves the surgical team providing access to the remnant stomach for the gastroenterologist to perform the t-ERCP. We have performed a number of these for biliary pathology that ranges from cancer to retained gallstones. We evaluated these patients with at least a 3-year follow-up to determine long term outcomes.
methodsWe conducted a chart review of patients who underwent a t-ERCP with at least a 3-year follow-up. We collected de-identified data including demographics, operative details, complications, and postoperative courses.
resultsThere were 12 patients who underwent t-ERCP. Eleven patients had at least a 3-year follow-up with a mean follow-up of 68.1 months (excluding one death from pancreatic cancer). The most common pathology was benign biliary stricture (n = 6), followed by retained gallstones (n = 4), with one pancreatic cancer, and one normal examination. Two patients still had epigastric pain at long term follow-up after 3 years.
conclusionT-ERCP is safe and efficacious with good long-term results.
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