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Cholecystectomy With Intraoperative Management of Bile Duct Stones in Norway - the BILNOR Study
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital
Summary
The BILNOR study is a prospective multicenter observational study evaluating how common bile duct stones are best managed in patients undergoing cholecystectomy. The study focuses particularly on transcystic laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) and assesses stone clearance, technical success, complications, and health-economic outcomes in routine clinical practice. A secondary aim is to compare LCBDE with intraoperative ERCP regarding efficacy, complication rates, and costs. Approximately 340 patients from several Norwegian centers are planned to be included starting in March 2026.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
340
Start Date
2026-02-01
Completion Date
2036-12-01
Last Updated
2026-03-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Locations (1)
Oslo University Hospital
Oslo, Norway