["Whether or not to perform intraoperative cholangiography (IOC) with laparoscopic cholecystectomy is controversial. The decision to perform IOC should depend on the individual surgeon's preference for the management of choledocholithiasis.", 'An initial experience of 525 patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy done without IOC is reviewed.', 'Suspected or proven choledocholithiasis was managed by endoscopic retrograde cholangiography with sphincterotomy if necessary. There were no bile duct injuries or bile leaks, and 9% (47) of patients underwent endoscopic investigation or treatment. There have been no secondary operations for duct stones.'] Is intraoperative cholangiography essential to avoid duct injuries during laparoscopic cholecystectomy?