Advances in biliary stone management: Latest-generation extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy <i>vs</i> laser lithotripsy for difficult bile duct stones

ESWL using the latest generation lithotripter and LL provide equally effective and safe alternatives for managing difficult CBD stones, minimizing the need for surgery.

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World Journal of Hepatology
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2026-02-12
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https://doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v18.i2.113464
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Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
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Advances in biliary stone management: Latest-generation extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy vs laser lithotripsy for difficult bile duct stones

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Abstract

ESWL using the latest generation lithotripter and LL provide equally effective and safe alternatives for managing difficult CBD stones, minimizing the need for surgery.

World Journal of HepatologyVol. 18(2)
Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 61%
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