15 weeks pregnant women with gallstones obstructing the common bile duct what to do?

Question
Hello doctor,
I am 15 weeks pregnant. I am currently suffering from gallstones in the common bile duct. The doctor asked me what should I do for a 15 week pregnant woman with a stone in the common bile duct? Is it possible to have stone surgery and still keep the fetus? Doctor advice. I would like to thank you.
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Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Dao Duc Dung - Gastroenterologist - Hepatobiliary tract - Department of Gastroenterology - Hepatobiliary - Urology - Vinmec International General Hospital Times City.
Hello,
With the question "What should a woman 15 weeks pregnant with bile duct obstruction do?" , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
I need to go to the doctor to assess specifically the condition of the whole body and the condition of the common bile duct stones. When the common bile duct is blocked by a stone, treatment is needed. Options include endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) stone removal, percutaneous cholangiolithography, or surgery. The right option for her is to have the stone removed through ERCP, which can still keep the pregnancy.
If you still have questions about bile duct obstruction, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. I wish you a lot of health.
Best regards!