ERCP vs Other Options: How to Decide
Short answer: Before ERCP, less invasive options are usually considered: surgery or drainage in selected cases; ERCP is the treatment of choice for the bile duct. The final decision is made by the specialist based on your case.
Are there alternatives to ERCP? Sometimes there are.
Options
Surgery or drainage in selected cases; ERCP is the treatment of choice for the bile duct.
When surgery is preferred
When symptoms persist, there is risk, or conservative options fail. The specialist decides the indication; results vary from person to person.