Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is more than just a technical procedure: Distinctions between gastroenterologist and surgeon

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World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery

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World J Gastrointest Surg. Oct 27, 2025; 17(10): 110945
Published online Oct 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i10.110945

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is more than just a technical procedure: Distinctions between gastroenterologist and surgeon

Ahmet T Eminler

Ahmet T Eminler, Department of Gastroenterology, Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya 54290, Türkiye

Author contributions: Eminler AT contributed to the references search, reading, and preparation of the manuscript.

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Corresponding author: Ahmet T Eminler, MD, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine, Korucuk Street Konuralp Boulevard No:81/1 Korucuk Campus, Sakarya 54290, Türkiye. eminler77@gmail.com

Received: June 19, 2025
Revised: July 10, 2025
Accepted: August 8, 2025
Published online: October 27, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a therapeutic endoscopic procedure that requires the practitioner to possess much more than just technical skills. There are differences in the general approach to ERCP procedures among gastroenterologists and surgeons. Differences in both theoretical and practical training in general endoscopy, particularly concerning ERCP education, can lead to varying outcomes in terms of complications and procedural quality.