What is Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)?

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a medical procedure used to examine, diagnose, and in some cases treat the internal structure of the bile ducts and pancreas. During this procedure, examinations are performed with a thin tube called a special endoscope, and treatment is applied when necessary. ERCP is generally used in the diagnosis and treatment of gallbladder, bile duct stones, pancreatitis (pancreas inflammation), bile duct strictures, and some cancers.