Dome <i>vs</i> tapered tip sphincterotomes in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: A pilot study on cannulation success and postprocedural pancreatitis

This study indicated that the sphincterotome tip type does not markedly affect biliary cannulation success or post-ERCP pancreatitis rates. However, cannulation duration is a key risk factor for post-ERCP pancreatitis. These findings provide preliminary insights that highlight the importance of refining ERCP practices, including sphincterotome selection, while underscoring the need for larger multicenter studies to improve procedure time and patient safety.