Immediate cystic duct occlusion using an endoluminal absorbable polyglycolic acid screw

Endoscopic in situ occlusion of the cystic duct and ablation of the gallbladder could constitute a useful alternative to cholecystectomy in certain patients. The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility of endoluminal occlusion of the cystic duct using a biodegradable polyglycolic acid screw and simultaneous gallbladder mucosal ablation with a Sotradecol-ethanol mixture.