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ChOlecystectomy aFter successFul Endoscopic Common Bile Duct Stone Extraction in Elderly
Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital
Summary
The goal of this study is to compare safety and efficacy of laparoscopic cholecystectomy versus wait-and-see policy after endoscopic removal of common bile duct stones in elderly. The primary endpoint is a composite outcome: Death or major postoperative complications or recurrent biliary disease within 1 year after randomization.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
75 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
400
Start Date
2025-10-03
Completion Date
2032-08-31
Last Updated
2025-10-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy within 2 weeks after endoscopic removal of common bile duct stone
Locations (12)
Helsinki University Hospital, Jorvi
Espoo, Finland
Kanta-Häme Central Hospital
Hämeenlinna, Finland
Helsinki University Hospital, Meilahti
Helsinki, Finland
Pohjois-Karjala Central Hospital
Joensuu, Finland
Keski-Suomi Central Hospital
Jyväskylä, Finland
Kymenlaakso Central Hospital
Kotka, Finland
Kuopio University Hospital
Kuopio, Finland
Päijät-Häme Central Hospital
Lahti, Finland
Oulu University Hospital
Oulu, Finland
Tampere University Hospital
Tampere, Finland
Turku University Hospital
Turku, Finland
Vaasa Central Hospital
Vaasa, Finland