Common Bile Duct Stones (Laparoscopic & Endoscopic)

Minimally invasive treatment for choledocholithiasis.

About This Procedure

Bile duct stones (choledocholithiasis) are gallstones present in the common bile duct. Dr. Wadhawan and his multidisciplinary team provide the latest minimally invasive treatments with expertise from over 35,000 minimal access surgeries.

Hospital stay: 1–3 days • Combined approach avoids multiple procedures

Common Bile Duct Stones (Laparoscopic & Endoscopic)

What to Expect

Symptoms

Irregular severe abdominal pain lasting hours
Nausea and vomiting
Fever
Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)
Dark urine and pale stools

Treatment Approach

ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration
Combined laparoscopic cholecystectomy + CBD exploration
Intraoperative cholangiography for stone detection
Same-session gallbladder removal when indicated

Why Minimally Invasive

No large abdominal incision
Shorter hospital stay (1–3 days)
Faster return to normal activities
Lower risk of wound complications
Combined approach avoids multiple procedures

Why Patients Choose This Procedure

Expert in 35,000+ minimally invasive surgeries

Combined laparoscopic + endoscopic approach

Same-session gallbladder and bile duct treatment

Shorter hospital stay

Faster recovery than open surgery

Multidisciplinary team approach

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Expert bile duct stone treatment with 35,000+ minimally invasive surgeries at Max Hospital, Dwarka.

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