Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholecystolithotomy by Holmium Laser for Non-high-Risk Patients with Symptomatic Gallbladder Stones.

Background: The development of gallstones, also known as cholelithiasis, is one of the most common diseases associated with the gastrointestinal tract. In developing countries 10% to 15% of men and >25% of women experience gallstones.

Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the outcomes following percutaneous transhepatic cholecystolithotomy by holmium laser in non-high-risk patients with symptomatic gallbladder stones.