<p class="jove_content">This protocol standardizes the surgical workflow for laparoscopic cystic duct balloon dilation combined with laparoscopic transcystic common bile duct exploration (LTCBDE). Its core objective is to overcome the anatomical constraints of the cystic duct via balloon dilation, thereby facilitating safe, minimally invasive clearance of choledocholithiasis.</p>

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Laparoscopic Cystic Duct Balloon Dilation Combined with Transcystic Stone Extraction for the Treatment of Choledocholithiasis

Common bile duct stones (CBDS) are a common benign disorder of the digestive system. Severe cases can be complicated by acute cholangitis or biliary ...

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