Publications by authors named "Byron Fernando Santos"
How I Do It: Simplified Transcystic Antegrade-only Robotic Common Bile Duct Exploration (RCBDE).
Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- A surgery-first approach using robotic common bile duct exploration (RBCDE) offers an effective alternative for treating CBD stones in patients with gallbladders, showing equal efficacy at a lower cost compared to traditional methods.
- The RBCDE technique simplifies the process by using a cystic ductotomy and a cholangiogram to identify stones, allowing for targeted removal with different techniques based on stone size.
- This method aims to enhance the adoption of a straightforward, one-stage surgery for CBD stone treatment, overcoming technical limitations associated with traditional laparoscopic procedures.