In order to obtain more experience of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) ,and in this way, more correct diagnosis and much more effective treartment were received ,we studied 1 257 cases of ERCP we had performed in last two years . The results were: In 1 25 7 cases of ERCP,1 229 cases(97. 77% ) were successful and 435 cases (34. 61% ) received treatment. Ninety-four cases received papillotomy and extraction, 309 cases received biliary drainage in therapeutic ERCP. lt in- dicated that the importance of gallbladder visualization and biliary drainage should be emphasised.