ASGE Recognized Industry Associate (ARIA) Training Program for Medtronic | March 2025-Management of difficult and complex biliary stones

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In this video, Dr. Jason Rogart discusses the management of difficult and complex biliary stones. He begins by discussing the properties that make a stone difficult, such as size, shape, number, location, and altered anatomy. Dr. Rogart then goes on to explain his approach to managing challenging stones, which includes gathering as much information as possible before the procedure, performing a thorough sphincterotomy, utilizing balloon dilation, and using mechanical lithotripsy or cholangioscopy if necessary. He also discusses the use of stents and the importance of post-ERCP pancreatitis prophylaxis. Dr. Rogart offers his own algorithm for managing difficult stones, and provides additional tips for successful stone extraction. He emphasizes the importance of knowing your limits and taking care of the whole patient. Finally, he encourages surgeons to proceed with cholecystectomy soon after stone extraction.

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Jason N. Rogart, MD, FASGE

Keywords

biliary stones

sphincterotomy

balloon dilation

mechanical lithotripsy

ERCP pancreatitis

cholecystectomy