Table 1

 Sphincter of Oddi motility variables before and after laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Motility variable Before laparoscopic cholecystectomy After laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Mean CBD pressure (mm Hg)5.5  (3)6.8  (2.3)
Baseline
 SO basal pressure (mm Hg)24 (7)27 (3)
 SO phasic frequency (per minute)5.2 (0.6)4.4 (0.8)
 SO phasic amplitude94 (11)101 (17)
 SO phasic duration (seconds)5.7 (0.8)6.1 (0.2)
 Motility index491 (96)416 (79)
After CCK
 SO basal pressure (mm Hg)22.6 (6)26 (4)
 SO phasic frequency (per minute)1.6 (0.7)4 (0.7)1-150
 SO phasic amplitude30.5 (12.5)94 (11)1-150
 SO phasic duration (seconds)1.9 (0.8)4.4 (0.6)1-150
 Motility index81 (35)351 (43)1-150
  • 1-150 p<0.05 injection of CCK before and after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

  • CBD, common bile duct.