Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography training conditions, results from a pan-European survey: Between vision and reality.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) still has a relatively high complication rate, underscoring the importance of high-quality training. Despite existing guidelines, real-world data on training conditions remain limited. This pan-European survey aims to systematically explore the perceptions surrounding ERCP training.

Methods

A survey was distributed through the friends of United European Gastroenterology (UEG) Young Talent Group network to physicians working in a UEG member or associated states who regularly performed ERCPs.

Results

Of 1035 respondents from 35 countries, 649 were eligible for analysis: 228 trainees, 225 trainers, and 196 individuals who regularly performed ERCP but were neither trainees nor trainers. The mean age was 43 y

SUBMITTER: Hamesch K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11999038 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature