Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP)
A flexible lighted instrument is inserted through your mouth into the stomach, further into the first part of the small bowel (duodenum) to examine the bile duct and pancreatic duct in gallbladder, liver or pancreas problems. Contrast is used and X-rays are taken to visualise these structures. A biopsy may be taken during the procedure.
- Speciality General Surgery
- Urgency elective, urgent
- Duration 20 to 30 min
- Blood Loss none
- Anaesthesia Sedation
- Pain mild (+)
- Post-op Pain II Tablets, Injection (im, iv)
- Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours)
- Full Recovery 1 to 2 days
- Additional Info Your throat may be sore for 1-2 days after the procedure
- More Information The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS
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