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Reasons for conversion to open common bile duct exploration in 16 patients
| Reason for conversion | Patients (n) |
|---|---|
| Adhesions and unclear anatomy# | 5 |
| Technical failure* | 4 |
| Impacted stone | 3 |
| Rupture of cystic duct | 1 |
| Cholecystoduodenal fistula | 1 |
| Gallbladder bed bleeding | 1 |
| Duodenum injury | 1 |
#Including three patients with too narrow or tortuous cystic duct.
*including one patient with intrahepatic stone.
