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We assessed TPS learnability across operators with differing volumes and experience levels.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>TPS was introduced in April 2016. We retrospectively analyzed ERCPs performed thereafter (April 2016-March 2023) by three endoscopists: high-volume senior (~80\/year), low-volume senior (~30\/year), and low-volume newly independent (~30\/year; since October 2020). Outcomes were successful common bild duct cannulation after TPS; cannulation\/total ERCP times; and adverse events, including post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP).<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Among 539 ERCPs in patients with na\u00efve papillae, TPS was used in 69 procedures (12.8%; 46, 16, and 7 for the high-volume senior, low-volume senior, and newly independent operators, respectively). Cannulation success after TPS was uniformly high (95.7%, 100%, and 100%, respectively). PEP occurred in 8.7%, 6.3%, and 28.6%, respectively, all mild. The newly independent operator had longer cannulation times (median [interquartile range] 35 [15] min vs. 22 [17] and 25 [12] min; P = 0.016) and total ERCP times (54 [42] vs. 42 [19] and 49 [32] min; P = 0.013). In multivariable analysis, older age was associated with lower PEP odds (odds ratio [OR] 0.936; P = 0.033), whereas end-stage renal disease (OR 47.433; P = 0.024) and procedures performed by the newly independent operator (OR 14.879; P = 0.028) were associated with higher odds.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>TPS is a readily adoptable advanced option for endoscopists proficient in basic ERCP skills. 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