The experience of having an ERCP stent placed can vary from person to person, but it's typically not described as significantly painful during the procedure itself.During the ERCP procedure, you will be under sedation or anesthesia to keep you comfortable and relaxed. This means you will not be cons

Whether a stent is required after an ERCP procedure depends on the specific medical condition being treated and the outcome of the ERCP itself. Stents are often used in ERCP for various reasons:Relief of Obstruction: Stents may be placed to relieve obstructions in the bile ducts or pancreatic ducts