Third Space Endoscopy | September 2021-ERCP, Drainage, Minimizing Complications, New Devices for Stones

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Video Summary

The video is an educational lecture by Dr. Nagy Reddy on endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Dr. Reddy provides information on various aspects of ERCP, including biliary drainage, minimizing complications, and new devices for stone removal. He highlights the importance of using uncovered self-expanding metal stents for biliary drainage, as they are superior to plastic stents in terms of efficacy and cost-effectiveness. Dr. Reddy also discusses the use of rectal NSAIDs and pancreatic stents for minimizing post-ERCP complications, particularly pancreatitis. He emphasizes the importance of pre-procedure antibiotics in patients undergoing biliary drainage and provides recommendations on antibiotic choice. In terms of stone removal, Dr. Reddy discusses the use of various techniques such as mechanical lithotripsy, cholangioscopy-guided lithotripsy, and extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy. He also mentions the use of radiation-free procedures and the potential for radiation-free ERCP in the future. Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of ERCP and its various aspects, and offers recommendations based on current evidence and best practices.

Asset Subtitle

D. Nageshwar Reddy, MD, MASGE

Meta Tag

Disease Biliary Stricture

Disease Choledocholithiasis

Instrument & Accessory Used Metal Stents

Instrument & Accessory Used Biliary Stent

Instrument & Accessory Used Biliary Balloon

Instrument & Accessory Used Rotatable Baskets

Organ & Anatomy Liver

Procedure Sphincterotomy

Procedure Shock Lithotripsy

Keywords

ERCP

biliary drainage

complications

self-expanding metal stents

pancreatic stents

stone removal

radiation-free ERCP