Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, and Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration

With the litany of advances in laparoscopy and endoscopy, much has improved regarding management of choledocholithiasis. This article examines the different approaches currently available to remove common bile duct stones, with an examination of the literature supporting different approaches and the techniques involved.