ABSTRACT
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)is a well-established advanced endoscopic technique for the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatobiliary diseases. New advances have been made in the treatment concept and techniques of ERCP in recent years. This article elaborates on the recent advances in ERCP,including the application of pancreatic duct stent,non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,and aggressive hydration to prevent postoperative pancreatitis,covered metal stent for the treatment of benign bile duct stenosis,in-traluminal radiofrequency ablation for malignant bile duct stenosis,extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy and covered metal stent for the treat-ment of chronic pancreatitis,peroral choledochoscopy for qualitative diagnosis of bile duct stenosis and huge refractory stones,definition of difficult intubation,timing of pre-cut technique,and ERCP after gastrointestinal reconstruction.