ERCP Treatment In Ahmedabad
Akshar Gastro & Liver Hospital, Ahmedabad offers advanced ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) for diagnosing and treating diseases of the bile duct, pancreas, and gallbladder. ERCP combines endoscopy and X-ray imaging to detect stones, strictures, and blockages without major surgery.
What is ERCP?
ERCP is a specialized endoscopic procedure used to examine the bile ducts, pancreatic duct, and gallbladder. A thin flexible scope is passed through the mouth into the small intestine, where dye is injected to view detailed X-ray images of the ducts.
ERCP can also treat problems immediately — such as stone removal, stent placement, and biopsy — making it both a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure.
Why is ERCP Done?
Your gastro specialist may recommend ERCP if you have:
- Severe upper abdominal pain
- Jaundice (yellowing of eyes or skin)
- Gallstones entering the bile duct
- Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas)
- Blockage or narrowing of bile ducts
- Suspected tumors or cancers
- Bile leakage after gallbladder surgery
Conditions Diagnosed & Treated by ERCP
- Common bile duct stones
- Pancreatic duct stones
- Bile duct obstruction
- Pancreatic cancer
- Bile duct cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Bile leakage after surgery
- Strictures in ducts
Benefits of ERCP
- Diagnoses and treats in same procedure
- Removes stones without open surgery
- Stent placement to relieve blockage
- High accuracy compared to scans
- Faster recovery, same-day discharge in most cases
ERCP at Akshar Gastro & Liver Hospital, Ahmedabad
- Performed by experienced gastroenterologists
- Advanced HD Endoscopic & fluoroscopy setup
- Sterile procedure room with anesthesia support
- On-site stent placement and stone removal
- Post-procedure monitoring and care
- Among the trusted ERCP centers in Ahmedabad & Gujarat
How to Prepare for ERCP
- Fasting for 6–8 hours before procedure
- Inform doctor about medications & allergies
- Stop blood thinners if advised
- Arrange someone to accompany you
During the Procedure
- You will receive sedation or anesthesia
- Endoscope is inserted through the mouth to the intestine
- Contrast dye is injected to visualize ducts
- Stones can be removed / stent inserted if needed
- Procedure time: 30–60 minutes
After the Procedure
- Mild throat discomfort is normal
- Rest for the day after sedation
- Soft diet may be advised initially
- Reports available same day
- Follow-up may be needed if stent placed or biopsy taken
Who Should Get ERCP?
- Patients with recurring jaundice or bile duct issues
- People with stones blocking the ducts
- Patients with chronic pancreatitis
- Those with suspected tumors in bile or pancreas ducts
Book ERCP in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Early treatment prevents complications like infection, pancreatitis, and liver damage.
If you have jaundice, severe abdominal pain, or suspected bile duct problems — do not delay evaluation.
