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Specialists use advanced endoscopy to remove bile duct stones or stents while maintaining strict post-operative monitoring standards.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Madrid locations:</strong> Hospital Ruber Internacional features Forbes-ranked specialists like Dr. Cesar Canales Bedoya.</li> <li><strong>Barcelona locations:</strong> Centro Médico Teknon provides expert care led by Dr. Xavier Centeno Fornies.</li> <li><strong>Hospital stay:</strong> Clinical protocols typically require 48 hours of observation following the endoscopic procedure.</li> <li><strong>Recovery period:</strong> Surgeons recommend a 12-day total stay in Spain for safe post-operative travel.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> While ERCP is a standard procedure, Spain offers a rare specialization in gallbladder-preserving surgery. Choosing a clinic like Hospital Ruber Internacional allows access to robotic technologies like Da Vinci Xi. This can be critical if imaging reveals complexities requiring a transition from endoscopy to laparoscopic surgery.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Many travelers prioritize Madrid for ERCP because of localized expertise in bile duct sludge removal. 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