What is endoscopic sphincterotomy?
Endoscopic sphincterotomy is a minimally invasive surgery, where the tools and camera for visualizing the surgical site are inserted by small cuts to allow the surgeon to fix the problem with common bile pipes. During the procedure there is a cut in the sphincter Oder, a structure that allows drainage from a conventional bile canal and a pancreatic canal, allowing the surgeon to see inside and extract blockages, except for the release of blocked bile. This procedure is usually performed by a specialist, although it can also be offered by a general surgeon. Symptoms of bile ducts may include nausea, abdominal pain, dark urine and pale stools. Historically, invasive operations have been required to identify and remedy the obstacles and the risks for the patient could be high. With the development of endoscopic surgery, doctors had access to a much more safer surgical technique. Endoscopic sphincterotomy was originally used as a diagnostic tool, while the doctor inserted the camera by cutting into the sphincter, ABY saw what's going on inside the patient. Today it is used in the treatment of billiard obstacles.
When the bile flow is interrupted by blocking at or above the sphincter Oderi, endoscopic sphincterotomy can allow the surgeon to remove the bile stones, a common source of blockade. This type of procedure also allows the surgeon also to solve the restrictions, narrowing of the pipeline, which makes the patient's bile from free to move into the intestinal tract. The space is small and narrow and the surgeon must be experienced with endoscopy to prevent the patient to prevent the patient during surgery.
The risks of endoscopic sphincterotomy may include infection, tears or other bile duct injuries and neighboring tissues, and side effects on anesthetics used during surgery. Patients can reduce their risks fully discuss their medical history with surgeon and anesthesiologist before endoscopic sphincterotomy, carefully in the direction of aftercare and cooperationCOME with an experienced surgeon who did this procedure earlier.
After the procedure, the patient should experience relief from the bile duct obstacle and will be much more comfortable. Patients with a history of gallstones are often recommended to be careful about warning signals in the future, as they can repeat. If the bile stones become a chronic problem, it may be necessary to explore other treatment options to solve the problem.