The Short-Access Mother–Baby-(SAMBA) Cholangioscopy System

Abstract Conventional mother–baby cholangioscopy systems have significant limitations including poor image resolution, limited maneuverability and fragile cholangioscopes. We propose the novel short-access mother–baby-(SAMBA) cholangioscopy system that involves a very short and flexible cholangioscope that is introduced in a dedicated mother duodenoscope with an extra distal side port. Clinical feasibility of this device is demonstrated in three complex cases with cholangiopathies. The strengths of SAMBA cholangioscopy are improved imaging quality and excellent maneuverability of the baby that allows access of small intrahepatic ducts. Evaluation of suspected intrahepatic biliary disease is an excellent indication for SAMBA.