Comparing Early Versus Late Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal After Clearing Bile Duct Stones with ERCP

What this Trial Is About

This trial investigates the timing of laparoscopic cholecystectomy after clearing common bile duct stones with ERCP. It aims to compare outcomes between early and late surgery to address ongoing debate about the best timing for this procedure. The study is randomized and double-blinded to provide clear evidence on this question. Participants are divided into two groups the early group undergoes cholecystectomy within 72 hours after ERCP, while the late group has the surgery after 72 hours. Both groups receive laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and the trial evaluates how the timing affects the surgery and recovery. During the study, researchers will measure the difficulty level of the cholecystectomy from the start to the end of surgery on the first day. They will also monitor for bile duct injury from day one up to one month after surgery and track the length of hospital stay until discharge within one month. The study is led by Khyber Teaching Hospital and is expected to end by December 2025.

Early vs Late Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy After Common Bile Duct Stones Clearance Through Ercp.