Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in patients with surgically altered
anatomy must be performed by a highly experienced endoscopist. The challenges are …

The Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society (JGES) has recently compiled guidelines
for endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) using evidence‐based methods. Content regarding …

Common bile duct stones (CBDS) are estimated to be present in 10–20% of individuals with
symptomatic gallstones. They can result in a number of health problems, including pain …

This Guideline is an official statement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
(ESGE). It provides practical advice on how to achieve successful cannulation and …

Methods Based on literature search through MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and Embase, a
planning panel (WCL, PA, HI, RR, HPW) drafted statements on 3 areas: difficult biliary …

Background and Aims: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), in
surgically altered anatomy (SAA), can be challenging and the optimal technique selection …

Background and Aims Perforation is a rare but serious adverse event of ERCP. There is no
consensus to guide the clinician on the management of ERCP-related perforations, with …

Bile duct stones in patients with surgically altered anatomy still pose a challenge to
endoscopists. For successful endoscopic management of bile duct stones, there are multiple …

Biliary endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) refers to the cutting of the biliary sphincter and
intraduodenal segment of the common bile duct following selective cannulation, using a …

Background Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) has gained wide
popularity for the treatment of choledocholithiasis. However, it remains unclear whether …