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  Common Duct Stones (stones that are passed from gall bladder into the main bile duct producing obstruction with infection and jaundice)
  Treatment goals
 

Remove stones blocking the main bile duct

  Treatment
 
Open main bile duct and remove stones.
  Procedure
 

Laparoscopic common duct exploration

  Length of hospital stay
 
1-2 days
  Potential complications
 
SIDE EFFECTS - None. COMPLICATIONS - Bleeding or leakage of bile at site of surgery. Also, failure to remove stones laparoscopically thereby requiring exploring through large incision.