In this study, investigators aim to explore the status of advanced endoscopy (endoscopic
retrograde cholangiopancreatography and endoscopic ultrasound on a global level) in different
endoscopy units all over the world, to report the characteristics of patients presented to
these units and their procedure details.

evaluate the validity of different GI societies recommendations applied in different GI
endoscopy units on the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 nosocomial transmission and the overall
impact of this recommendations on the service provided by each GI unit.

Target audience:

- Physicians performing advanced gastrointestinal endoscopies in different countries.

Objectives:

- Primary objective:

1- To explore the status of advanced endoscopy (endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatography and endoscopic ultrasound on a global level) in different
endoscopy units all over the world, to report the characteristics of patients presented
to these units and their procedure details.

- Secondary objectives:

1. Effect of COVID-19 precautions on procedure time, procedure success, complications
and patient outcomes

2. Effect of COVID-19 on working time and staff number

Process:

A questionnaire containing advanced endoscopy procedure details in different countries will
be distributed via emails. Responses will be collected in an online platform and data will be
analyzed to reveal the effect of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on different aspects of advanced
endoscopy practice in the studied countries.