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What happens if a gallstone can be removed during surgery and remains in my common bile duct?

April 26, 2017bile common duct gallstone happens remains removed surgery

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What happens if a gallstone can be removed during surgery and remains in my common bile duct?

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You will normally be required to have blood tests and may even need an ultrasound or CAT scan to monitor your condition. If you do not pass the stone, a separate procedure called an Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) may be required to remove the stone.