👉 Choledocholithotomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing the bile duct from the left side of the small intestine. It's often used to treat conditions like cholecystitis, where there are inflammation or blockages in the bile ducts. The goal of this surgery is to clear the bile duct and prevent further formation of an abscess. Cholelithiasis is a condition that occurs when there's too much bile flowing into the small intestine from the gallbladder (the
