Our team comprises leading experts dedicated to delivering exceptional care through advanced medical procedures for all gallstone related conditions. We prioritize patient well-being, emphasizing precision and expertise in every aspect of treatment.

At Gallstone Surgery London, we passionately believe that all gallstone related surgical treatments, including those for common bile duct stones, should be managed in a single-stage by ONE TEAM, in ONE PLACE at ONE TIME. This requires expertise in gallbladder removal by keyhole surgery as well as being able to assess the common bile duct during the operation for any stones that have migrated from the gallbladder. If these are present, our team will be prepared to extract and clear all stones from the bile duct at the same time as gallbladder removal (Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration [LCBDE] with cholecystectomy).

The alternative approach requires treatment to be completed in two-stages at different times: first an endoscopy (a camera is inserted through the mouth and down the throat into the oesophagus, stomach and small intestine) is performed to remove any stones from the bile duct, followed by keyhole surgery to remove the gallbladder (laparoscopic cholecystectomy).

Extensive research comparing these two strategies has consistently demonstrated reduced risk of complications, reduced number of hospital admissions, reduced length of hospital stay, reduced cost and increased patient satisfaction in favour of the single-stage approach with Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration (LCBDE) with cholecystectomy.

Mr Navaratne has written the only textbook dedicated to Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration (LCBDE) for the management of common bile duct stones at the time of gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)