What is ERCP?
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an advanced endoscopic procedure that combines endoscopy with fluoroscopic (X-ray) imaging to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the bile ducts, gallbladder, and pancreatic duct. Dr Ayub Naich performs ERCP at his Lahore clinic for patients requiring this specialist intervention.
Conditions Treated with ERCP
Bile Duct Stones
Removal of stones from the common bile duct that cause jaundice, pain and cholangitis
Bile Duct Strictures
Dilation or stenting of narrowed bile ducts due to benign or malignant causes
Biliary Drainage
Placement of stents to relieve bile duct obstruction and jaundice
Pancreatic Duct Problems
Assessment and treatment of pancreatic duct strictures and complications
When ERCP is Indicated
- Jaundice due to bile duct obstruction
- Cholangitis (bile duct infection)
- Bile duct stones not passed spontaneously
- Investigation of unexplained liver function abnormalities
- Pancreatic duct disorders requiring assessment or drainage
- Biliary stenting before surgery
Related Services
Dr Ayub Naich also performs upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy and manages hepatitis and liver disease for patients from DHA, Bahria Town, Gulberg and all of Lahore.