Elective Endoscopic Gallbladder Treatment: Pilot Study (SLATAN)
Cholecystolithiasis, Cholecystitis, Chronic
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Cholecystolithiasis focused on measuring Eus guided gallbladder drainage
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria Age ≥75 years Benign gallbladder diseases with an indication to perform cholecystectomy high surgical risk (ASA score ≥3) Signed written informed consent Exclusion criteria Patients unwilling to undergo follow-up assessments Age <75 years Low surgical risk (ASA score <3) Patients with suspected gangrene or perforation of the gallbladder Ongoing acute cholecystitis Altered anatomy of the upper gastrointestinal tract due to surgery of the esophagus, stomach and/or duodenum Abnormal coagulation (INR > 1.5 and/or platelets < 50.000/mm3) Contraindication to perform endoscopy Inability to give informed consent
Sites / Locations
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino GemelliRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder treatment
Endoscoipc gallbladder drainage under EUS guide using lumen apposing metal stents (LAMS) followed when needed by endoscopic lithotripsy.