[Laparoscopic rendezvous surgery for cholecystocholedocholithiasis].

OBJECTIVE

To present a modified technique of laparoscopic surgery (Rendezvous technique) for cholecystocholedocholithiasis.

MATERIAL AND

METHODS

There were 41 patients with cholecystocholedocholithiasis who underwent hybrid single-stage laparoscopic surgery (Rendezvous technique) as an alternative to conventional two-stage approach.

RESULTS

Two (4.8%) patients had elevated serum amylase level without signs of pancreatitis in postoperative period. Other 2 patients required redo transpapillary intervention due to residual stones. Laparoscopic interventions were successful in 95.2% of cases.