Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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The influence of laparoscopic ultrasonography (LUS) on the operative management of patients during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has not been examined in a large unselected series. ⋯ The primary value of LUS during LC is for anatomic identification when there are severe local inflammatory conditions. In this setting, LUS imaging can facilitate safe completion of LC or an early decision for an alternate operative strategy. When performed primarily for common bile duct stones or as routine practice, LUS results in CBDE for a limited proportion of patients.