Biliary Stones
Conditions
Keywords
Spyglass DS, Laser lithotripsy, Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Brief summary
This study aims to compare the overall rate of endoscopic clearance of complicated bile duct stones by Spyglass DS peroral cholangioscopy guided holmium:YAG laser/electrohydraulic lithotripsy versus conventional BML.
Detailed description
Currently, complicated bile duct stones are removed during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) by conventional mechanical lithotripsy, which means using a metal wire basket to capture the stone and crush it to make it easier to remove. This is successful in approximately 70% of patients, with the success rate inversely correlated to the size of the stone. Unsuccessful stone removal would require additional endoscopic, percutaneous or surgical interventions. Spyglass DS peroral cholangioscope-guided holmium:YAG laser/electrohydraulic lithotripsy is a recent alternate method for managing complicated bile duct stones. Also performed during ERCP, a thin flexible camera (called Spyglass DS peroral cholangioscope) is inserted into the bile duct to visualize the stone which can then be targeted by a laser beam for fragmentation (also known as laser lithotripsy). The smaller pieces are then removed. Direct comparisons of these procedures' efficacy however have not been performed. The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of Spyglass DS peroral cholangioscope-guided holmium:YAG laser/electrohydraulic lithotripsy (the laser arm) versus conventional basket mechanical lithotripsy alone (the conventional arm) for fragmentation and clearance of complicated bile duct stones.
Interventions
The 1.8Fr holmium:YAG laser fiber (Lumenis, Yokneam, Israel) will be inserted into the cholangioscope's working channel for lithotripsy under direct visualization. An EHL probe may alternatively be used depending on availability. Lithotripsy is applied until fragments of the targeted stone are no longer lumen filling, and can be dispersed easily with fluid irrigation. Fragmented stones are then removed by a combination of conventional techniques. To confirm stone clearance, the Spyglass DS cholangioscope will be re-introduced, and the bile duct will be examined for residual stones from the confluence of the right and left intrahepatic ducts to the papillary opening
DEVICEBML
Biliary sphincterotomy with/without EPBD to the size of the lower bile duct with a limit of 15mm will be performed. Stones are removed by a combination of conventional BML, extraction balloon and/or baskets, without laser lithotripsy. An occlusion cholangiogram is performed to confirm stone clearance. In cases where stone clearance is incomplete, a plastic biliary stent bridging the stone will be inserted for temporary drainage until definitive management, usually within one month.
Sponsors
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients with complicated biliary stones * Patients older than 18 years old * Patients where informed consent can be obtained
Exclusion criteria
* Patients who cannot give informed consent * Patients under 18 years old * Pregnant or lactating patients * Patient with altered gastrointestinal/biliary anatomy * Patients with distal CBD malignant stricture from intrinsic or extrinsic causes * Patients with ongoing cholangitis or biliary pancreatitis * Patient with refractory bleeding tendencies (Platelet count \<50,000/mm3 or International Normalized Ratio \>1.5 despite correction with platelet or fresh frozen plasma transfusions) * Patients with intrahepatic segmental stones * Patients with contraindications to endoscopy due to comorbidities
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rate of endoscopic bile duct stone clearance | Intraoperative | Overall rate of endoscopic bile duct stone clearance |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Technical feasibility | Intraoperative | Technical feasibility defined as successful introduction of cholangioscope into the CBD, visualisation and laser targeting of stone |
| Incidence of adverse events | 30 days | Incidence of adverse events |
| Need for and number of additional procedures for stone clearance | 6 months | Need for and number of additional procedures for stone clearance |
Countries
Hong Kong
Contacts
Primary ContactJohn C Wong, MD
Outcome results
None listed