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The aim is to assess the safety and effectiveness of therapeutic ERCP for choledocholithiasis in a rural setting.

March 8, 2026

Outcomes of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for Choledocholithiasis in a Rural Australian Referral Centre: A 5-Year Retrospective Study.

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The aim is to assess the safety and effectiveness of therapeutic ERCP for choledocholithiasis in a rural setting.
Conducted a retrospective analysis of ERCP outcomes over five years
Included a large series of patients from a rural Australian referral center
Compared outcomes with those from tertiary centers
Therapeutic ERCP outcomes were found to be comparable to those in tertiary centers
Demonstrated safety and effectiveness of ERCP in managing choledocholithiasis in rural areas

Implication

Retrospective study demonstrates effective ERCP outcomes in a rural center, indicating rural feasibility.

Abstract

This is one of the largest rural Australian ERCP series reported. Therapeutic ERCP for choledocholithiasis can be delivered safely and effectively in a rural setting, with outcomes comparable to tertiary centres.

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Chui et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ada8dfbc08abd80d5bc509 https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.70574

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Implication

Retrospective study demonstrates effective ERCP outcomes in a rural center, indicating rural feasibility.

Outcomes of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for Choledocholithiasis in a Rural Australian Referral Centre: A 5-Year Retrospective Study.

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Outcomes of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for Choledocholithiasis in a Rural Australian Referral Centre: A 5-Year Retrospective Study.

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