Maputo Central Hospital introduces first endoscopic procedure for bile ducts

Maputo Central Hospital in Mozambique introduced a new endoscopic technique to treat bile and pancreatic duct obstructions without traditional surgery.

Clinical Director Dércio Fernandes explained that the procedure allows doctors to remove stones from bile ducts by inserting a flexible tube through the digestive tract. Previously, patients required an incision in the abdomen to remove these obstructions. This new method provides a less invasive way to treat patients with bile duct stones and specific pancreatic conditions.

Gastroenterologist Luzmira Mutambe reported that the hospital performed 12 procedures during the first week of the new service. Half of these cases involved pancreatic conditions while the other half focused on bile duct stones. The hospital is currently the first center in the country to offer this specific technological advancement.