Quality Indicators of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Korea

• Published in: Gut and liver Vol. 18; no. 4; pp. 564 - 577
• Main Authors: Hyung Ku Chon, Ki-hyun Kim, Tae Jun Song, Dong-won Ahn, Eaum Seok Lee, Yun Nah Lee, Yoon Suk Lee, Tae Joo Jeon, Chang Hwan Park, Kwang Bum Cho, Dong Wook Lee, Jin-seok Park, Seung Bae Yoon, Kwang Hyun Chung, Jin Lee, Miyoung Choi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 대한간학회 30.07.2024
• Subjects: Cholangiopancreatography; endoscopic retrograde; Quality improvement; Republic of Korea
• ISSN: 1976-2283

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure that requires significant experiences and skills and has various procedure-related complications, some of which can be severe and even result in the death of patients. Expanding ERCP availability has the advantage of increasing accessibility for patients. However, ERCP poses a substantial risk if performed without proper quality management. ERCP quality management is essential for both ensuring safe and successful procedures and meeting the social demands for enhanced healthcare competitiveness and quality assurance. To address these concerns, the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association established a task force to develop ERCP quality indicators (QIs) tailored to the Korean medical environment. Key questions for five pre-procedure, three intra-procedure, and four post-procedure measures were formulated based on a literature search related to ERCP QIs and a comprehensive clinical review conducted by experts. The statements and recommendations regarding each QI item were selected through peer review. The developed ERCP QIs were reviewed by external experts based on the latest available evidence at the time of development. These domestically tailored ERCP QIs are expected to contribute considerably to improving ERCP quality in Korea. (Gut Liver 2024;18:564-577)