Luka Strnisa

Dr. Luka Strnisa


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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 November 2021 in Gastroenterología y Hepatología
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AGAleksandar Gavric
Aleksandar Gavric
SSSebastian Stefanovic
Sebastian Stefanovic
SPSamo Plut
Samo Plut
LSLuka Strnisa
Luka Strnisa

24 September 2026 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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AOAndreja Ocepek
Andreja Ocepek
LSLuka Strnisa
Luka Strnisa
SĐSabina Vadnjal Đonlagić
Sabina Vadnjal Đonlagić
DPDarinka Purg
Darinka Purg
SNSara Nikolic
Sara Nikolic
Background: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is an established therapeutic modality for pancreaticobiliary disease. Congenital anatomical anomalies, including situs inversus totalis and rare hepatobiliary malformations, substantially increase the technical complexity of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and are seldom encountered in clinical practice. Published experience is limited predominantly to individual case reports and smaller case series. Methods: We present a report of three patients who underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: two with situs inversus totalis and choledocholithiasis complicated by acute cholangitis, and one with a rare congenital anomaly consisting of a completely separated right hepatic lobe combined with choledocholithiasis. Results: Successful endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography was achieved in all three patients. In both situs inversus totalis cases, biliary cannulation and stone clearance were accomplished using modified endoscopic techniques, including endoscope rotation and positional adjustments, without procedural complications. In the patient with the separated hepatic lobe, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography allowed common bile duct stone clearance; however, an attempted mechanical lithotripsy of a gallbladder calculus resulted in basket entrapment, necessitating surgical treatment. Conclusions: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is feasible and effective in patients with congenital hepatobiliary anomalies, but demands meticulous pre-procedural planning, thorough anatomical understanding, and technical versatility. A cautious step-by-step approach and readiness to adapt technique are essential to optimise outcomes and minimise risk.