ERCP
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a long word, but a short procedure that allows GI doctors to diagnose, biopsy, and treat problems in the bile ducts of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. The Board-Certified fellowship-trained Gastroenterologists at Saddleback Medical Group have advanced training and expertise at performing ERCP at the Digestive Disease Center in Laguna Hills, California. For the ERCP procedure, the GI doctor carefully inserts a thin tube (endoscope) through the mouth and esophagus, and into the main bile duct at the first part of the small intestine. After inserting dye, X-Ray films are taken. If gallstones or narrowed bile ducts are found, they may be corrected during ERCP, eliminating the need for major surgery. Learn more about gastrointestinal conditions.
ERCP is used to identify or correct a problem in the bile ducts or pancreas, including:
ERCP Preparation - Please click on the link below to print our ERCP preparation sheet.
Our staff has prepared the following instructions about ERCP to help you get ready for your procedure. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call (949) 770-7163 to speak to the caring staff at Saddleback Medical Group in Laguna Hills, Orange County, California.
To schedule your ERCP in Laguna Hills, Orange County, California, call 949-770-7163 or request an appointment online with Saddleback Medical Group's GI associates.
ERCP
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a long word, but a short procedure that allows GI doctors to diagnose, biopsy, and treat problems in the bile ducts of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. The Board-Certified fellowship-trained Gastroenterologists at Saddleback Medical Group have advanced training and expertise at performing ERCP at the Digestive Disease Center in Laguna Hills, California. For the ERCP procedure, the GI doctor carefully inserts a thin tube (endoscope) through the mouth and esophagus, and into the main bile duct at the first part of the small intestine. After inserting dye, X-Ray films are taken. If gallstones or narrowed bile ducts are found, they may be corrected during ERCP, eliminating the need for major surgery. Learn more about gastrointestinal conditions.
ERCP is used to identify or correct a problem in the bile ducts or pancreas, including:
ERCP Preparation - Please click on the link below to print our ERCP preparation sheet.
Our staff has prepared the following instructions about ERCP to help you get ready for your procedure. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call (949) 770-7163 to speak to the caring staff at Saddleback Medical Group in Laguna Hills, Orange County, California.
To schedule your ERCP in Laguna Hills, Orange County, California, call 949-770-7163 or request an appointment online with Saddleback Medical Group's GI associates.