We evaluated the prognosis after endoscopic treatment for choledocholithiasis, particularly in patients with borderline tolerance to surgery. Stone removal and cholecystectomy are generally recommended for patients with choledocholithiasis combined with gallstones to prevent recurrent biliary events. However, the prognosis after choledocholithiasis treatment in patients with borderline tolerance to surgery, such as the elderly or those with many comorbidities, remains controversial.
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