Laparoscopic Transcystic Common Bile Duct Exploration for the Treatment of Choledocholithiasis Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Abstract Introduction Choledocholithiasis is challenging to treat in patients who have undergone Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Laparoscopic transcystic common bile duct exploration (LTCBDE) performed at the time of the cholecystectomy is an alternative treatment modality that has the potential to reduce hospital length of stay (LOS) and postoperative morbidity. Methods This is an IRB-approved, single-academic institution retrospective cohort study analyzing electronic medical records of patie