What is Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)?
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, or ERCP, is an invaluable minimally invasive procedure used to diagnosis and treat disorders of gallbladder, liver, bile duct and pancreas that cause symptoms. The procedure is primary used to diagnose or treat problems that cause abdominal pain, usually on the right upper or middle stomach, and yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice).
It is an outpatient procedure performed under conscious sedation, IV medication to help you relax and block pain. This is a safe and effective way to keep you comfortable during your procedure and allows you to recovery quickly.
Importantly, ERCP is an advanced therapeutic technique that must be performed by the highly trained and experienced gastroenterologists at Gastroenterology Associates of Brooklyn.
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Overall, ERCP can help provide important diagnostic and treatment information that can improve outcomes for patients. Though it does involve some risks, these can often be minimized or avoided with proper preparation and care. Talk to your Gastroenterology Associates of Brooklyn GI doctor about the risks and benefits of ERCP before undergoing the procedure. They will explain the procedure and answer your questions.