This course will improve your endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) knowledge with didactics and hands-on education at multiple simulated model stations. Experienced physicians will share their expertise through case-based discussion including challenges and risks. ERCP- 2 will focus on aspects of biliary access and stricture management, including indications, cannulation techniques, tissue acquisition, dilation, and stenting for benign and malignant strictures. A unique component will be an open-panel discussion with the faculty concluding with an anything-goes Q&A! 

This course will be presented in English. 

Course Objectives

• Learn different types of cannulation for stricture management 
• Explore different techniques and devices to obtain samples for stricture management 
• Differentiate between dilation balloons and dilation catheters in the management of biliary strictures 
• Perform sphincterotomy on a simulated papilla 
• Practice proper sphincterotomy to aid in stent placement 
• Determine best stent (plastic or metal) based on stricture presentation 
• Practice proper technique of deployment using plastic, metal, and double stenting 

Recommended Attendees

• Therapeutic endoscopists practicing 5 years or less 
• Surgeons practicing ERCP 10 years or less 
• 3rd and 4th year GI fellows 

Featured Devices

• Wire guides 
• Wire locks 
• Sphincterotomes 
• Biliary dilation balloons 
• Biliary dilation catheters 
• Plastic biliary stents 2 
• Metal biliary stents 
• Biliary cytology brushes 
• Biliary biopsy forceps