ERCP is a specialized endoscopic procedure used to diagnose and treat conditions of the bile ducts, pancreatic ducts, and gallbladder. Dr. Bhavesh Thakkar performs ERCP to examine and treat blockages, stones, tumors, and strictures within these ducts. The procedure involves passing a flexible endoscope through the mouth into the duodenum, where contrast dye is injected into the ducts for X-ray imaging. Therapeutic interventions such as stent placement, stone removal, or tissue biopsy can also be performed during the same procedure. ERCP is especially useful for managing jaundice, pancreatitis, and post-surgical duct complications with minimal invasiveness.