A portrait of Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and endoscopic ultrasound training programs in Europe: Current practices and opportunities for improvement.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and EUS are challenging procedures requiring a high level of expertise to provide effective and safe patient care. Thus, high-quality training is needed to achieve competence. We aimed to evaluate the status of European ERCP/EUS training programs, to evaluate adherence to international recommendations, and to propose possible solutions for future improvements.

Methods

A web-based survey was developed and ERCP/EUS experts and trainees across Europe were invited to participate.

Results

Forty-one experts (out of 50; 82%) and 30 trainees (out of 70; 42.9%) from 18 countries answered the questionnaire. The training program application process is mainly driven by individual requests (87.8%). All surveyed depar

SUBMITTER: de Campos ST 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10165314 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature