[Single-stage management of common duct stones by video-assisted laparoscopy. Analysis of 10 years' experience]. / Tratamiento de la coledocolitiasis en un tiempo por videolaparoscopia. Análisis de 10 años de experiencia.

INTRODUCTION: The management of patients with gallstone disease and ductal calculi is controversial. The main options are one-stage or two-stage management. MATERIAL AND METHOD: We performed a retrospective analysis of the experience gained over 10 years in the one-stage management of common duct stones in a high-volume tertiary hospital. RESULTS: A total of 569 patients were initially treated by laparoscopy. Of these, 412 (76.3%) underwent the transcystic approach, 128 (23.7%) underwent laparoscopic choledochotomy and 29 (5%) were converted to open surgery. Overall morbidity and mortality were 2.46% and 0.52%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: In high-volume centers, one-stage laparoscopic management of common duct stones is safe and feasible, with a high proportion of patients that only require a transcystic approach.