Risk Factors for Post-ERCP Pancreatitis in High- and Low-Volume Centers and Among Expert and Non-Expert Operators: A Prospective Multicenter Study

OBJECTIVES: Prospective studies have identified a number of patient- and procedure-related independent risk factors for post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis, with different conclusions, so various questions are still open. The endoscopist's expertise, case volume, and case mix can all significantly influence the outcome of ERCP procedures, but have been investigated little to date. METHODS: We identified...