Safety, efficacy, and feasibility of percutaneous transhepatic endoscopic holmium laser lithotripsy for bile duct stones.

Nguyen Thai BinhPham Son NamTran Quoc HoaPhan Nhan Hien

Published in: European radiology (2024)

Percutaneous transhepatic biliary stone removal is difficult for large or intraductal stones. Percutaneous Transhepatic Endoscopic Holmium Laser Lithotripsy (PTEHL) demonstrated a high success rate with few major complications. PTEHL can treat biliary stones, particularly stones that are difficult or have failed ERCP treatment.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
urinary tract
minimally invasive
radiofrequency ablation
benign prostatic hyperplasia
high speed
mass spectrometry
combination therapy