ERCP
Procedure Steps
Access, exchange
and therapy
All you need to know about the ERCP solution from Olympus — product information, clinical references, tips and tricks and more — well-structured in PDF format.
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Did you know that the ERCP portfolio covers all necessary devices for successful ERCP? Technical specifications, order information and compatibilities are given in our online EndoTherapy catalog.
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Enter nowWhen is the next ERCP training? Where can I register? And where can I find hands-on videos and information regarding the ERCP procedure?
The unique Olympus Professional Education platform is the hub for Medical Expert Training, educational material, virtual sessions, discussions, in-service and procedural videos and much more. Easy to access and free.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the growing community.
Learn moreMany gastroenterologists and the medical staff regard ERCP as the supreme discipline in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Procedural challenges such as finding the father's papilla, access to the bile and pancreatic ducts, and the maneuvering and precise execution of the necessary therapeutic measures in the bile duct require orientation skills, sensitivity and a routine.
Optimal ERCP outcomes and minimized potential patient risks such as post-ERCP pancreatitis (ERCP-related adverse events: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline) require the successful completion of three essential phases: access, device exchange and therapy.
A multitude of endoscopic instruments are necessary to perform ERCP. The Olympus ERCP stone management portfolio offers a variety of modalities in order to support the effective clearance of pancreatic stones:
The stricture management portfolio is designed to enable stricture diagnosis and restore biliary flow. The product range includes:
Every ERCP procedure presents its own unique challenges and necessities. Having a full product lineup at hand is therefore essential for optimal processes during ERCP procedures.
Finding a routine and the preparation prior to performing ERCP is essential. "Are ERCP training courses available?", "When is the next ERCP training course?" are frequently asked questions from health care professionals.
Olympus offers dedicated ERCP training and virtual training sessions on a regular basis.
These virtual or face-to-face training sessions provide trainees with the theoretical background information on indication, contraindication and complication management in ERCP, as well as with the specific techniques like wire-guided cannulation, endoscopic papillectomy, sphincterotomy, tissue sampling, cholangiopancreatoscopy, difficult stone management, distal stenting and biliary drainage.
Yes, there is! In-service and procedural video material is available on our Professional Education website, where you can register free of charge. Olympus also hosts a dedicated ERCP video center containing product videos and experience reports. A concept brochure is available here (PDF, 5.7 MB) and technical product information can be found in the digital endoscopic devices catalog — the Olympus EndoTherapy Online Catalog.
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