ERCP Voices of Experience Series, Part-4, Endoscopic Biliary Stenting: Optimizing Technique, Improving Outcomes, and Avoiding Pitfalls

February 17, 2026

Olympus
In Part 4 of ERCP Voices of Experience, Dr. David Diehl and Dr. Todd Baron explore endoscopic biliary stenting, emphasizing clinical indications, stent selection, and best practices. The experts discuss stenting advantages between plastic vs metal stents, including the advantages of fully covered metal stents for malignancies. They address complex scenarios like high-risk strictures, cystic duct leaks, and pancreatic cancer. Hear strategies on the management of chronic pancreatitis, the use of double pigtail stents, and the challenges of transpapillary gallbladder drainage.
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