This is a prospective observational longitudinal study Aim of the study is to collect information: * on the organization models of the Endoscopic Units performing ERCP in Italy * on the previous and/or ongoing training of the endoscopists performing ERCP * on the clinical characteristics of patients undergoing ERCP in Italy as well as on the outcome
Quality of ERCP in Italy has been object of various, mainly retrospective studies in Italy, but it has never systematically and prospectively evaluated in a large prospective series. Moreover, the study aim at collecting data on the organization models of the Endoscopic Units performing ERCP in Italy; on the previous and/or ongoing training of the endoscopists performing ERCP; on the clinical characteristics of patients undergoing ERCP in Italy as well as on the outcome of the procedure The study consists of 3 phases: 1. Collection of the information on the Endoscopic Unit and on the endoscopists who performed ERCP in the center 2. Collection of data regarding consecutive ERCPs performed in adult patients in each center including demographic, clinical and procedural information 3. Definition of the the outcome of ERCP assessed after 30 days from the procedure
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1,800
Endoscopic procedure used to manage biliary and pancreatic diseases
AOU Maggiore della Carità
Novara, Italy
Complications rate
Occurrence of post -ERCP complications
Time frame: 30 days
Rate of repeated procedure
The rate of ERCPs that have to be repeated within 1 month
Time frame: 30 days
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