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ERCP, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is a endoscopic procedure used to examine pancreas and bile ducts. The procedure involves retrograde injecion of contrast dye into bile and pancreatic ducts and later x rays are taken. This contrast dye helps to identify any blocks, gall stones, strictures present in the system. It is advised by gastroenterologists in suspected cases of jaundice, cholangitis, biliary strictures, gall stones, tumors in bile ducts. It is advised not to consume any liquid or solid 8 hours prior to the surgery. Its a day care procedure where the patient can leave the same day. Fluoroscopy in this procedure helps in obtaining real time xrays. This procedure helps in performing minor surgeries to remove gallstones, tumors or obtain tissue samples for further analysis. Its a minimal risk procedure.