Abstract
Background
Trans-oral endoscopic access to the pancreaticobiliary system is challenging after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Trans-gastric ERCP (TG-ERCP) has emerged as a viable option to manage patients with symptomatic post-RYBG choledocolithiasis. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the outcomes of TG-ERCP to better define the risk-benefit ratio of this procedure and to guide clinical decision-making.
Methods
A literature search was conducted to identify all reports on ERCP after RYGB. Pubmed, MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane databases were thoroughly consulted matching the terms “ERCP” AND “gastric bypass.” Pooled prevalence of ERCP success rate, ERCP-related morbidity, post-procedural infectious complications, and overall morbidity were calculated using Freeman-Tukey double arcsine transformation and DerSimonian-Laird estimator in random effect meta-analysis. Heterogeneity among studies was evaluated using I2-index and Cochrane Q test. Meta-regression was used to address the effect of potential confounders.
Results
Thirteen papers published between 2009 and 2017 matched the inclusion criteria. Eight hundred fifty patients undergoing 931 procedures were included. The most common clinical indications for TG-ERCP were biliary (90%) and pancreatic (10%). The majority of patients underwent an initial laparoscopic approach (90%). Same-day ERCP was successfully achieved in 703 cases (75.5%). Pooled prevalence of ERCP success rate, ERCP-related morbidity, post-procedural infectious complications, and overall morbidity were 99% (95% CI = 98–100%), 3.1% (95% CI = 1.0–5.8%), 3.4% (95% CI = 1.7–5.5%), and 14.2% (95% CI = 8.5–20.8%), respectively.
Conclusion
TG-ERCP is a safe and effective therapeutic option in patients with symptomatic post-RYGB choledocolithiasis.
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A.A, E.R, D.B., and L.B did the literature search.
A.A and L.B. formed the study design.
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A.A, G.B. and L.B. analyzed the data.
A.A, E.A., and L.B interpreted the data.
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Aiolfi, A., Asti, E., Rausa, E. et al. Trans-Gastric ERCP After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. OBES SURG 28, 2836–2843 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-018-3258-0
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