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Optimal Timings of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy After ERCP in Patients With Gallstones Along With CBD Stones

NCT07517627 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2026-04-08

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the mean operative time and outcomes of early versus delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy after ERCP in patients with cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis. Patients will be randomized into two groups: early cholecystectomy (within 72 hours of ERCP) and delayed cholecystectomy (≥1 month after ERCP). Outcomes include operative time, intra-operative blood loss, hospital stay, and conversion to open cholecystectomy

Conditions

  • Cholelithiasis Associated With Common Bile Duct Stones

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Early laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Laparoscopic removal of gall bladder within 72hours of laparoscopic cholecystectomy

PROCEDURE

Delayed Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Laparoscopic removal of gall bladder 2 weeks or more after successful ERCP

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore

    collaborator OTHER

  • Rija Zainab

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Dr. Rija Zainab, MS General surgery · Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
14 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-05-05
Primary Completion
2026-10-31
Completion
2026-10-31

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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