Endoscopic Bile Duct Stone Removal (ERCP) Care & Procedures
Our advanced therapeutic endoscopy suite at Anviah Hospitals is equipped with digital side-viewing duodenoscopes and fluoroscopy guidance, enabling safe and accurate stone removal and biliary drainage without surgery.
Procedure Duration
30 - 90 Minutes
Hospital Stay
1 Day Observation
Recovery Time
1 - 2 Days
Anesthesia Type
IV Sedation / Conscious Sedation
Overview & Clinical Expertise
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a flexible endoscope to diagnose and treat conditions of the bile ducts and pancreas — including stone extraction, stricture dilation, and stent placement.
Key Benefits & Advantages of Endoscopic Bile Duct Stone Removal (ERCP)
Ideal Candidates for this Procedure
Treatment Procedure Steps
Endoscope Insertion
Side-viewing flexible duodenoscope advanced to the duodenum under deep sedation.
Cannulation of Bile Duct
Precision cannulation of the common bile duct ostium under fluoroscopy guidance.
Sphincterotomy & Stone Extraction
Small electrosurgical cut followed by balloon or basket extraction of bile duct stones.
Stent Placement if Required
Plastic or metal biliary stent deployed for strictures or drainage.
Patient Journey for Endoscopic Bile Duct Stone Removal (ERCP)
How Anviah Hospitals coordinates your appointment, pre-op clearance, cashless insurance, and post-discharge follow-up.
OPD & Diagnostic Workup
Specialist consultation, blood tests, and pre-procedure imaging.
Insurance & PAC Clearance
Cashless TPA approval and Pre-Anesthesia Checkup clearance.
Daycare / OT Admission
Precision procedure in modular OT suite with zero-infection protocols.
Post-Op Home Care
Same-day/next-day discharge with diet guide and follow-up plan.
Senior Specialists in Endoscopic Bile Duct Stone Removal (ERCP)
Dr. Haritha Gorantla
Consultant G.I. and HPB Surgeon, Advanced Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeon
MBBS, MS (General Surgery) OSM, Mch (Surgical Gastroenterology)
Dr. Haritha Gorantla is a skilled Consultant GI and HPB Surgeon and Advanced Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeon associated with Anviah Hospital. As a key member of the Octopus Gastro Group led by Dr. Rajesh Vunnamatla, she holds an MS from Osmania Medical College and MCh in Surgical Gastroenterology. Her expertise includes minimally invasive and robotic procedures, complex abdominal surgeries, gallbladder stones, hernia, pancreatitis, and proctology.
Dr. M. Venu Bhargava
Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology) – PGIMER, Chandigarh
Dr. M. Venu Bhargava is an experienced Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist with over 13 years of clinical experience, including 9 years of specialist practice. Holding MCh from PGIMER Chandigarh, he specializes in the surgical management of stomach, intestinal, liver, pancreatic, and biliary disorders, along with complex GI and abdominal cancers.
Dr. Rajesh Vunnamatla
Lead Consultant Surgical Gastro & HPB Surgeon, Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeon
MBBS, MS, FARIS(HPB), Dip. MAS(HPB), IRCAD(HPB), FALS, FIAGES, FMAS
Dr. Rajesh Vunnamatla is a distinguished Lead Consultant Advanced Laparoscopic, Gastrointestinal, Bariatric and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgeon. Heading the Octopus Gastro Team at Anviah Hospitals, he specializes in laparoscopic hernia, gallbladder surgery, bariatric weight loss, GERD, GI cancers, obstructive jaundice, pancreatitis, and robotic procedures.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Clinical guidance & patient care protocols for Endoscopic Bile Duct Stone Removal (ERCP)
ERCP is performed under IV sedation. You will be relaxed and comfortable throughout. Most patients remember little of the procedure and report minimal discomfort.
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Endoscopic Bile Duct Stone Removal (ERCP) Center of Excellence
Our advanced therapeutic endoscopy suite at Anviah Hospitals is equipped with digital side-viewing duodenoscopes and fluoroscopy guidance, enabling safe and accurate stone removal and biliary drainage without surgery.
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