Impact of body mass index on the outcomes of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Clinical Endoscopy 2026 Open access

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Authors: Erfan Arabpour, Sina Khoshdel, Mehdi Azizmohammad Looha, Amir Sadeghi, Mohammad Abdehagh
DOI: 10.5946/ce.2025.255
Cited by: 1
References: 23

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Obesity is an increasing health concern worldwide, and an elevated body mass index (BMI) may influence the outcomes of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). This systematic review and network meta-analysis aimed to investigate the association between BMI and ERCP outcomes. METHODS: A systematic search was performed using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science to identify relevant studies that reported clinical outcomes of ERCP in different BMI groups. Patients were categorized into five BMI-based following groups: underweight (BMI

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Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical Endoscopy
Publisher
The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume
59
Issue
3
Pages
386–397
Publication date
9 January 2026
Language
EN