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Rana R, Mahapatra SJ, Garg PK. Endoscopic interventions for managing pancreatic fluid collections associated with acute pancreatitis: A state-of-the-art review (with videos). Indian J Gastroenterol 2025:10.1007/s12664-025-01755-x. [PMID: 40293669 DOI: 10.1007/s12664-025-01755-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2025] [Indexed: 04/30/2025]
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Acute pancreatitis is an acute inflammatory disease, which may be associated with pancreatic and peri-pancreatic necrosis and development of (peri)pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs). Interventions in acute pancreatitis have evolved over the years with a paradigm shift from open surgical drainage and necrosectomy to minimally invasive approaches. Depending on the presence of necrosis, the PFCs may be acute necrotic collections or acute pancreatic fluid collections, which evolve over a period of three to four weeks to walled-off necrosis and pseudocysts, respectively. Patients with symptomatic and infected PFCs require drainage. In general, drainage should be delayed beyond three to four weeks when the collection wall has matured and the necrotic debris is liquefied. However, some patients may merit early drainage (within the first three to four weeks), if they have suspected infected pancreatic necrosis and worsening organ dysfunction despite antibiotics and supporting therapy. Endoscopic transmural drainage and necrosectomy have now emerged as the most favored treatment modality in suitable pancreatic collections located predominantly in the lesser sac. Being minimally invasive, per-oral endoscopic direct necrosectomy is as effective as surgical necrosectomy in patients with infected necrotic collections but with fewer adverse events. Percutaneous endoscopic necrosectomy is an important addition to our armamentarium for laterally placed collections as an effective alternative to surgical video-assisted retroperitoneal debridement. The current review provides an overview of the evolution, indications, approaches, techniques and outcomes of endoscopic interventions in the management of pancreatic fluid collections associated with acute pancreatitis. Future direction for better outcomes has been highlighted.
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- Randeep Rana
- Department of Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition Unit, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110 029, India
- Department of Gastroenterology, Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, New Delhi, 110 002, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition Unit, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110 029, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition Unit, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110 029, India.
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Mehta V, Gupta YK, Gupta A, Kumar Y, Khubber M, Sood A, Sehgal T, Mehta P, Vuthaluru AR, Goyal MK. Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)-Guided Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents (LAMS) as a Primary Treatment for Walled-Off Pancreatic Necrosis. Cureus 2025; 17:e78177. [PMID: 40026971 PMCID: PMC11869351 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.78177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/29/2025] [Indexed: 03/05/2025] Open
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Pancreatic necrosis, a severe complication of acute pancreatitis, is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The use of lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) as a primary treatment offers a less invasive approach that may improve patient outcomes. This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided LAMS for treating walled-off pancreatic necrosis. In this retrospective cohort study, 95 patients treated with EUS-guided LAMS between March 2020 and October 2023 were included. Data were collected on the technical success of stent placement, clinical improvement, and management of symptomatic patients. Patients with other primary interventions, preexisting chronic pancreatitis, or incomplete clinical data were excluded. The technical success rate for LAMS placement was 100%, with a clinical success rate of 92.63%. Seven patients (7.37%) did not respond to LAMS treatment: five underwent video-assisted retroperitoneal drainage, and two had percutaneous drainage. Stent occlusion occurred in seven patients within the first week, managed through saline irrigation or direct endoscopic necrosectomy. No procedure-related complications were reported. The use of LAMS significantly reduced hospital stays and eliminated the need for additional surgeries in most cases. These findings suggest that LAMS is a highly effective and safe primary treatment for pancreatic necrosis, with high success rates and no related complications. The study's strengths include a large sample size and comprehensive follow-up, although its retrospective, single-center design may limit generalizability. These results support the use of LAMS as a primary treatment option for pancreatic necrosis, with future research needed to refine patient selection and explore long-term outcomes.
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- Varun Mehta
- Gastroenterology, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, IND
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- Gastroenterology, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, IND
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- Gastroenterology, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, IND
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- Gastroenterology, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, IND
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- Gastroenterology, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, IND
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- Gastroenterology, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, IND
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- Medicine and Surgery, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, IND
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- Medicine and Surgery, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, IND
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- Anesthesia and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, New Delhi, IND
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, IND
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Sánchez-Muñoz MP, Camba-Gutiérrez SI, Aguilar-Espinosa F. Pancreatic Pseudocyst and Obesity: Video Case Report of Management with the One-Stage Procedure. Obes Surg 2024; 34:3097-3104. [PMID: 38888708 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07335-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Reports of pancreatic pseudocyst drainage during metabolic bariatric surgery are extremely rare. Our patient is a 38-year-old female suffering from obesity grade IV and presents a persistent symptomatic pancreatic pseudocyst 8 months after an episode of acute biliary pancreatitis. After an extensive evaluation and considering other treatment options, our multidisciplinary team and the patient decided to perform a one-stage procedure consisting of laparoscopic cystogastrostomy, cholecystectomy, and one-anastomosis gastric bypass. After bringing the patient to the operating room, the surgeon performed an anterior gastrostomy to access the stomach's posterior wall, followed by a 6-cm cystogastrostomy on both the stomach's posterior wall and the cyst. Next, a cholecystectomy which involved dissecting the triangle of Calot was performed. Then, an 18-cm gastric pouch using a 36-Fr calibration tube was created. The cystogastrostomy was left in the remaining stomach. Finally, gastrojejunal anastomosis is done. The patient's postoperative course proceeded smoothly, leading to her home discharge on the third postoperative day. At the 1-year follow-up, the patient had lost 56 kg and was symptom-free; a computer tomography scan showed that the pancreatic pseudocyst had resolved. This case shows a video of a successful laparoscopic cystogastrostomy, cholecystectomy, and one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) used to treat persistent abdominal pain and obesity grade IV. We also conduct a bibliographic review.
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- Martha Patricia Sánchez-Muñoz
- Department of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery of the Civil Hospital of Guadalajara "Dr. Juan I. Menchaca", Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Department of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery of the Civil Hospital of Guadalajara "Dr. Juan I. Menchaca", Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Obesity Surgery Clinic: Dr. Francisco Aguilar-Espinosa, Department of General Surgery of the General Hospital of Zone 21, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Morelos 426, 47600, Tepatitlan, Jalisco, Mexico.
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Koo JGA, Liau MYQ, Kryvoruchko IA, Habeeb TAAM, Chia C, Shelat VG. Pancreatic pseudocyst: The past, the present, and the future. World J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 16:1986-2002. [PMID: 39087130 PMCID: PMC11287700 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i7.1986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 05/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024] Open
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A pancreatic pseudocyst is defined as an encapsulated fluid collection with a well-defined inflammatory wall with minimal or no necrosis. The diagnosis cannot be made prior to 4 wk after the onset of pancreatitis. The clinical presentation is often nonspecific, with abdominal pain being the most common symptom. If a diagnosis is suspected, contrast-enhanced computed tomography and/or magnetic resonance imaging are performed to confirm the diagnosis and assess the characteristics of the pseudocyst. Endoscopic ultrasound with cyst fluid analysis can be performed in cases of diagnostic uncertainty. Pseudocyst of the pancreas can lead to complications such as hemorrhage, infection, and rupture. The management of pancreatic pseudocysts depends on the presence of symptoms and the development of complications, such as biliary or gastric outlet obstruction. Management options include endoscopic or surgical drainage. The aim of this review was to summarize the current literature on pancreatic pseudocysts and discuss the evolution of the definitions, diagnosis, and management of this condition.
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- Jonathan GA Koo
- Department of General Surgery, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore 768828, Singapore
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 308232, Singapore
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- Department of Surgery No. 2, Kharkiv National Medical University, Kharkiv 61022, Ukraine
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Zagazig University, Sharkia 44511, Egypt
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Woodlands General Hospital, Singapore 737628, Singapore
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- Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore 308433, Singapore
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Shah J, Fernandez Y Viesca M, Jagodzinski R, Arvanitakis M. Infected pancreatic necrosis-Current trends in management. Indian J Gastroenterol 2024; 43:578-591. [PMID: 38625518 DOI: 10.1007/s12664-023-01506-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Acute necrotizing pancreatitis is a common gastrointestinal disease requiring hospitalization and multiple interventions resulting in higher morbidity and mortality. Development of infection in such necrotic tissue is one of the sentinel events in natural history of necrotizing pancreatitis. Infected necrosis develops in around 1/3rd of patients with necrotizing pancreatitis resulting in higher mortality. So, timely diagnosis of infected necrosis using clinical, laboratory and radiological parameters is of utmost importance. Though initial conservative management with antibiotics and organ support system is effective in some patients, a majority of patients still requires drainage of the collection by various modalities. Mode of drainage of infected pancreatic necrosis depends on various factors such as the clinical status of the patient, location and characteristics of collection and availability of the expertise and includes endoscopic, percutaneous and minimally invasive or open surgical approaches. Endoscopic drainage has proved to be a game changer in the management of infected pancreatic necrosis in the last decade with rapid evolution in procedure techniques, development of novel metal stent and dedicated necrosectomy devices for better clinical outcome. Despite widespread adoption of endoscopic transluminal drainage of pancreatic necrosis with excellent clinical outcomes, peripheral collections are still not amenable for endoscopic drainage and in such scenario, the role of percutaneous catheter drainage or minimally invasive surgical necrosectomy cannot be understated. In a nutshell, the management of patients with infected pancreatic necrosis involves a multi-disciplinary team including a gastroenterologist, an intensivist, an interventional radiologist and a surgeon for optimum clinical outcomes.
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- Jimil Shah
- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160 012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology, and Digestive Oncology, Erasme University Hospital, HUB, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology, and Digestive Oncology, Erasme University Hospital, HUB, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
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Ma Y, Ong F, Hew S, Swan M, Devonshire D, Croagh D. Repetitive endoscopic drainage as initial intervention is safe and effective for early treatment of pancreatic necrotic collections. ANZ J Surg 2024; 94:881-887. [PMID: 38174638 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND While endoscopic step-up approach with delayed drainage (more than 28 days from diagnosis) was shown to produce the best outcomes in the treatment of pancreatic walled-off necrosis (WON), we assessed our single centre experience of early versus delayed endoscopic drainage of pancreatic necrotic collections. METHODS Patients who underwent endoscopic drainage of pancreatic necrotic collections between 2011 and 2022 under Monash Health were identified. They were excluded if below 18 years old or their follow up data were missing. The included patients' medical records, pathology results, and imaging findings were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS A total of 60 patients were included. 31.58% required percutaneous drainage and 15% received either endoscopic or surgical necrosectomy. The disease related mortality was 8.47% and the average length of stay (LOS) was 70.92 days. No significant difference was shown in disease-related mortality (10.5% vs. 7.5%, P = 0.697) or LOS (75.35 vs. 68.7, P = 0.644) between early and delayed drainage cohorts, but patients who received early drainage have higher qSOFA score on the day of drainage (2 vs. 0, P = 0.004). DISCUSSION Repetitive endoscopic drainage with selective percutaneous drainage is effective in the management of pancreatic necrotic collections. Early drainage should be considered in patients who developed severe sepsis.
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- Yi Ma
- Department of Upper GI and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Upper GI and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Upper GI and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Surgery, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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Tang P, Ali K, Khizar H, Ni Y, Cheng Z, Xu B, Qin Z, Zhang W. Endoscopic versus minimally invasive surgical approach for infected necrotizing pancreatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Ann Med 2023; 55:2276816. [PMID: 37930932 PMCID: PMC10629416 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2023.2276816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Acute pancreatitis is a common condition of the digestive system, but sometimes it develops into severe cases. In about 10-20% of patients, necrosis of the pancreas or its periphery occurs. Although most have aseptic necrosis, 30% of cases will develop infectious necrotizing pancreatitis. Infected necrotizing pancreatitis (INP) requires a critical treatment approach. Minimally invasive surgical approach (MIS) and endoscopy are the management methods. This meta-analysis compares the outcomes of MIS and endoscopic treatments. METHODS We searched a medical database until December 2022 to compare the results of endoscopic and MIS procedures for INP. We selected eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that reported treatment complications for the meta-analysis. RESULTS Five RCTs comparing a total of 284 patients were included in the meta-analysis. Among them, 139 patients underwent MIS, while 145 underwent endoscopic procedures. The results showed significant differences (p < 0.05) in the risk ratios (RRs) for major complications (RR: 0.69, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.49-0.97), new onset of organ failure (RR: 0.29, 95% CI: 0.11-0.82), surgical site infection (RR: 0.26, 95% CI: 0.07-0.92), fistula or perforation (RR: 0.27, 95% CI: 0.12-0.64), and pancreatic fistula (RR: 0.14, 95% CI: 0.05-0.45). The hospital stay was significantly shorter for the endoscopic group compared to the MIS group, with a mean difference of 6.74 days (95% CI: -12.94 to -0.54). There were no significant differences (p > 0.05) in the RR for death, bleeding, incisional hernia, percutaneous drainage, pancreatic endocrine deficiency, pancreatic exocrine deficiency, or the need for enzyme use. CONCLUSIONS Endoscopic management of INP performs better compared to surgical treatment due to its lower complication rate and higher patient life quality.
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- Penghao Tang
- Graduate School of Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, International Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, International Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang, China
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- Graduate School of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Graduate School of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Graduate School of Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Graduate School of Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Shulan (Hangzhou) Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Shuren University, Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang, China
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Bahdi F, Labora A, Shah S, Farooq M, Wangrattanapranee P, Donahue T, Issa D. From Scalpel to Scope: How Surgical Techniques Made Way for State-of-The-Art Endoscopic Procedures. GASTRO HEP ADVANCES 2023; 3:370-384. [PMID: 39131137 PMCID: PMC11307641 DOI: 10.1016/j.gastha.2023.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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The continuous evolution of endoscopic tools over the years has paved the way for minimally invasive alternatives to surgical procedures for multiple gastrointestinal conditions. While few endoscopic techniques have supplanted their surgical counterparts like percutaneous gastrostomy tubes, many have emerged as noninferior, less morbid alternatives for such diverse conditions as achalasia (peroral endoscopic myotomy), obesity (endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty), drainage of pancreatic walled off necrosis (EUS-guided cystogastrostomy), and gastric outlet obstruction (EUS-guided gastrojejunostomy). These techniques were based on surgical concepts and would not have been feasible without collaboration between surgeons and endoscopists. Such collaboration is exemplified by the antireflux fundoplication, which features combined hiatal hernia repair with transoral and incisionless fundoplication. The burgeoning armamentarium of endoscopic alternatives to traditional surgical procedures requires a multidisciplinary discussion and individually tailored treatment plans that consider patient preferences as well as the relative risks and benefits of surgical and endoscopic approaches. As technological advances give rise to ever more innovative endoscopic techniques, studies to evaluate clinical outcomes and define their role in treatment algorithms will be required.
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- Firas Bahdi
- Division of Digestive Diseases, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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Barka M, Rguez A, Ben Cheikh Y, Chaouch MA, Jarrar MS, Ben Abdessalem Z, Hamila F, Youssef S. A case report of gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm and giant pancreatic pseudocyst following acute pancreatitis revealed by obstructive jaundice. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2023; 11:2050313X231188885. [PMID: 37529080 PMCID: PMC10387759 DOI: 10.1177/2050313x231188885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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Acute necrotic pancreatitis is an emergency of evolution and is often unpredictable because of the potentially life-threatening complications it can cause. We report a unique case of a 56-year-old woman hospitalized for acute necrotic pancreatitis. The evolution of the latter was characterized by the occurrence of two very rare complications, of which the clinical presentations were atypical. The first complication was a gastroduodenal pseudoaneurysm compressing the main biliary tract and causing obstructive jaundice, which evolved well following percutaneous embolization. The second complication was a giant 20 cm pancreatic pseudocyst revealed by obstructive jaundice secondary to biliary compression, which progressed well following surgical treatment.
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- Malek Barka
- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of Radiology, Sahloul University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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Wang Y, Yoshino O, Driedger MR, Beckman MJ, Vrochides D, Martinie JB. Robotic pancreatic necrosectomy and internal drainage for walled-off pancreatic necrosis. HPB (Oxford) 2023; 25:813-819. [PMID: 37045742 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2023.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pancreatic necrosectomy with concomitant internal drainage is a single-stage treatment option for walled-off pancreatic necrosis (WOPN). However, an optimal minimally invasive technique has not been established. We evaluated the safety and single-intervention success rate of robotic pancreatic necrosectomy and internal drainage. METHODS Patients with WOPN undergoing robotic pancreatic necrosectomy and internal drainage at a single institution from 2011-2022 were identified. The primary outcome was the rate of clinical symptom resolution following the index surgical intervention. RESULTS 57 patients underwent robotic pancreatic necrosectomy and internal drainage, consisting of robotic cystgastrostomy (RCG, n = 37), robotic cystjejunostomy (RCJ, n = 13) and robotic fistulojejunostomy (RFJ, n = 7). Surgery was performed a median of 102 (range 28-1153) days following the onset of necrotizing pancreatitis. The median operative time was 187 (91-344) minutes and there were 2 (3.5%) conversions. The median length of hospital stay was 4 (2-38) days. Postoperative morbidity was 11%, and there was one (1.8%) 90-day mortality. At a median follow-up of 5.5 months, 53 (93%) patients had clinical symptom resolution after their index procedure and did not require any reintervention. CONCLUSION In select patients, robotic pancreatic necrosectomy and internal drainage is safe and achieves a high single-intervention success rate.
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- Yifan Wang
- Division of Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgery, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA; Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgery, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgery, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgery, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgery, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgery, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA.
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Morelli L, Guadagni S, Palmeri M, Bechini B, Gianardi D, Furbetta N, Di Franco G, Di Candio G. Minimally Invasive Surgery for the Treatment of Moderate to Critical Acute Pancreatitis: A Case-matched Comparison With the Traditional Open Approach Over 10 years. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2023; 33:191-197. [PMID: 36821700 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000001157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to compare short-term and midterm outcomes between patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) treated with minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and patients treated with open necrosectomy (ON). MATERIALS AND METHODS We compared data of all patients who had undergone MIS for AP with a similar group of patients with ON patients between January 2012 and June 2021 using a case-matched methodology based on AP severity and patient characteristics. Inhospital and midterm follow-up variables, including quality-of-life assessment, were evaluated. RESULTS Starting from a whole series of 79 patients with moderate to critical AP admitted to our referral center, the final study sample consisted of 24 patients (12 MIS and 12 ON). Postoperative (18.7±10.9 vs. 30.3±21.7 d; P =0.05) and overall hospitalization (56.3±17.4 vs. 76.9±39.4 d; P =0.05) were lower in the MIS group. Moreover, the Short-Form 36 scores in the ON group were statistically significantly lower in role limitations because of emotional problems ( P =0.002) and health changes ( P =0.03) at 3 and 6 months and because of emotional problems ( P =0.05), emotional well-being ( P =0.02), and general health ( P =0.007) at 1 year. CONCLUSIONS MIS for the surgical management of moderate to critical AP seems to be a good option, as it could provide more chances for a better midterm quality of life compared with ON. Further studies are needed to confirm our findings.
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- Luca Morelli
- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Thakur M, Dhiman AK. Laparoscopic vs Endoscopic Management of Pancreatic Pseudocysts: A Scoping Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e34694. [PMID: 36909096 PMCID: PMC9995154 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.34694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Pancreatic pseudocyst (PPC) and walled-off necrosis (WON) develop as late complications of acute pancreatitis that have been historically managed surgically. With the advancement in endoscopic equipment and the evolution of endoscopic surgery, the management of PPC has evolved considerably in recent years from surgical drainage to transmural endoscopic drainage. Till the end of the 20th century, a limited number of surgeons performed laparoscopic drainage of PPCs. Due to the steep learning curve needed for performing advanced laparoscopic suturing, a majority of studies conducted during this period have compared open surgical drainage with endoscopy. The efficacy of these modalities has largely been evaluated using retrospective studies and a few meta-analyses particularly due to the low-volume caseload of individual centres. Also, these studies include PPC and WON together in data analysis despite WON being a distinct entity. There are limited prospective well-designed clinical trials comparing endoscopic and laparoscopic management of pure PPCs. There is also a lack of specific recommendations for the management of PPCs. Considerable overlap of indications between these two modalities exists. The efficacy of endoscopic transmural drainage as an index intervention when compared to laparoscopy has not been proven in the research literature. Previous studies have not considered multiple endoscopic interventions within a four-week period of index intervention as a failure. We reviewed the literature using appropriate MeSH terms on the PubMed search engine for articles comparing laparoscopic and endoscopic transmural management of PPCs according to our inclusion and exclusion criteria. Seven articles were identified for inclusion in the qualitative synthesis. This scoping review was conducted to answer some pertinent unanswered questions, identify gaps in knowledge regarding the laparoscopic vs endoscopic management of PPCs, and guide further research.
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- Mohim Thakur
- General Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur, Bilaspur, IND
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- General Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur, Bilaspur, IND
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Boam T, Gabriel M, Rogoyski BG, Ram AD, Awan A. Surgical drainage procedures for paediatric chronic pancreatitis: a scoping review. Pediatr Surg Int 2022; 38:1949-1964. [PMID: 36163306 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-022-05242-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Paediatric chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a relatively rare entity, but it can be accompanied by debilitating complications such as pseudocysts, chronic pain and pancreatic duct obstruction. Surgical drainage procedures, such as pancreaticojejunostomy or cystogastrostomy/jejunostomy to address these complications may be required; however, there is a paucity of evidence as to the efficacy and long-term outcomes of these operations in the paediatric population. A scoping review of contemporary (post-2000) studies detailing surgical pancreatic drainage procedures performed in children (< 18 years) was undertaken. After screening, 24 case series detailing a total of 248 patients met the inclusion criteria. Longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomy and cystogastrostomy were the most common surgical procedures performed in children with CP and pseudocysts, respectively. Overall generally favourable outcomes were reported, but all studies were considered to have a high risk of bias. Operative management for paediatric CP is infrequently required; therefore, large prospective studies or trials focusing on this population are infeasible, limiting the best available evidence on the topic to case series, level IV. Recommendations to improve the quality of surgical care in the paediatric CP population could include centralisation and the formation of registries to allow accurate long-term follow-up.
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- Tristan Boam
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals Trust, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK.
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UK
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- Leicester School of Allied Health Sciences, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UK
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- Department of Upper GI and Pancreatobiliary Surgery, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK
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Frost F, Schlesinger L, Wiese ML, Urban S, von Rheinbaben S, Tran QT, Budde C, Lerch MM, Pickartz T, Aghdassi AA. Infection of (Peri-)Pancreatic Necrosis Is Associated with Increased Rates of Adverse Events during Endoscopic Drainage: A Retrospective Study. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11195851. [PMID: 36233718 PMCID: PMC9573742 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11195851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Pancreatic necroses are a major challenge in the treatment of patients with pancreatitis, causing high morbidity. When indicated, these lesions are usually drained endoscopically using plastic or metal stents. However, data on factors associated with the occurrence of failure or adverse events during stent therapy are scarce. We retrospectively analyzed all adverse events and their associated features which occurred in patients who underwent a first-time endoscopic drainage of pancreatic necrosis from 2009 to 2019. During the observation period, a total of 89 eligible cases were identified. Adverse events occurred in 58.4% of the cases, of which 76.9% were minor (e.g., stent dislocation, residual lesions, or stent obstruction). However, these events triggered repeated interventions (63.5% vs. 0%, p < 0.001) and prolonged hospital stays (21.0 [11.8−63.0] vs. 14.0 [7.0−31.0], p = 0.003) compared to controls without any adverse event. Important factors associated with the occurrence of adverse events during endoscopic drainage therapy were positive necrosis cultures (6.1 [2.3−16.1], OR [95% CI], p < 0.001) and a larger diameter of the treated lesion (1.3 [1.1−1.5], p < 0.001). Superinfection of pancreatic necrosis is the most significant factor increasing the likelihood of adverse events during endoscopic drainage. Therefore, control of infection is crucial for successful drainage therapy, and future studies need to consider superinfection of pancreatic necrosis as a possible confounding factor when comparing different therapeutic modalities.
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- Fabian Frost
- Department of Medicine A, University Medicine Greifswald, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-3834-86-7230
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- Department of Medicine A, University Medicine Greifswald, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Medicine A, University Medicine Greifswald, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Medicine A, University Medicine Greifswald, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Medicine A, University Medicine Greifswald, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue 530000, Vietnam
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- Department of Medicine A, University Medicine Greifswald, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Medicine A, University Medicine Greifswald, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
- Ludwig Maximilian University Hospital, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, 81377 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medicine A, University Medicine Greifswald, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Medicine A, University Medicine Greifswald, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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Mahapatra SJ, Garg PK. Navigating the Stormy Sea of Infected Necrotizing Pancreatitis: Are We There Yet? Well Almost! Gastroenterology 2022; 163:578-581. [PMID: 35793777 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.06.082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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- Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India; Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, Faridabad, India.
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New challenges for microRNAs in acute pancreatitis: progress and treatment. J Transl Med 2022; 20:192. [PMID: 35509084 PMCID: PMC9066850 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-022-03338-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common clinical abdominal emergency, with a high and increasing incidence each year. Severe AP can easily cause systemic inflammatory response syndrome, multiple organ dysfunction and other complications, leading to higher hospitalization rates and mortality. Currently, there is no specific treatment for AP. Thus, we still need to understand the exact AP pathogenesis to effectively cure AP. With the rise of transcriptomics, RNA molecules, such as microRNAs (miRNAs) transcribed from nonprotein-coding regions of biological genomes, have been found to be of great significance in the regulation of gene expression and to be involved in the occurrence and development of many diseases. Increasing evidence has shown that miRNAs, as regulatory RNAs, can regulate pancreatic acinar necrosis and apoptosis and local and systemic inflammation and play an important role in the development and thus potentially the diagnosis and treatment of AP. Therefore, here, the current research on the relationship between miRNAs and AP is reviewed.
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McCarty TR, Thompson CC. Lumen Apposition: A Changing Landscape in Therapeutic Endoscopy. Dig Dis Sci 2022; 67:1660-1673. [PMID: 35430698 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-022-07426-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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The concept of endoscopic lumen apposition has seen a dramatic shift in the last several decades. Early natural orifice trans-luminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) concepts have transformed into specialized lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMSs) and delivery devices, which provide endoscopists a minimally invasive alternative to surgical intervention. These LAMSs have become the bedrock of therapeutic endoscopy and provide treatment for a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal disorders. In this review, we summarize the changing landscape of therapeutic endoscopy by highlighting the use of LAMS and future directions as well as alternative devices to achieve lumen apposition.
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- Thomas R McCarty
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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The concept of endoscopic lumen apposition has seen a dramatic shift in the last several decades. Early natural orifice trans-luminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) concepts have transformed into specialized lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMSs) and delivery devices, which provide endoscopists a minimally invasive alternative to surgical intervention. These LAMSs have become the bedrock of therapeutic endoscopy and provide treatment for a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal disorders. In this review, we summarize the changing landscape of therapeutic endoscopy by highlighting the use of LAMS and future directions as well as alternative devices to achieve lumen apposition.
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- Thomas R McCarty
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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Mohamadnejad M, Anushiravani A, Kasaeian A, Sorouri M, Djalalinia S, Kazemzadeh Houjaghan A, Gaidhane M, Kahaleh M. Endoscopic or surgical treatment for necrotizing pancreatitis: Comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis. Endosc Int Open 2022; 10:E420-E428. [PMID: 35433210 PMCID: PMC9010078 DOI: 10.1055/a-1783-9229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background and study aims Treatment of necrotizing pancreatitis is changed over the past two decades with the availability of endoscopic, and minimally invasive surgical approaches. The aim of this systematic review was to assess outcomes of endoscopic drainage, and different types of surgical drainage approaches in necrotizing pancreatitis. Methods Medline, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched from 1998 to 2020 to assess outcomes in endoscopic drainage and various surgical drainage procedures. The assessed variables consisted of mortality, development of pancreatic or enteric fistula, new onset diabetes mellitus, and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Results One hundred seventy studies comprising 11,807 patients were included in the final analysis. The pooled mortality rate was 22 % (95 % confidence interval [CI]: 19%-26 %) in the open surgery (OS), 8 % (95 %CI:5 %-11 %) in minimally invasive surgery (MIS), 13 % (95 %CI: 9 %-18 %) in step-up approach, and 3 % (95 %CI:2 %-4 %) in the endoscopic drainage (ED). The pooled rate of fistula formation was 35 % (95 %CI:28 %-41 %) in the OS, 17 % (95 %CI: 12%-23 %) in MIS, 17 % (95 %CI: 9 %-27 %) in step-up approach, and 2 % (95 %CI: 0 %-4 %) in ED. There were 17 comparative studies comparing various surgical drainage methods with ED. The mortality rate was significantly lower in ED compared to OS (risk ratio [RR]: 30; 95 %CI: 0.20-0.45), and compared to MIS (RR: 0.40; 95 %CI: 0.26-0.6). Also, the rate of fistula formation was lower in ED compared to all other surgical drainage approaches. Conclusions This systematic review demonstrated lower rate of fistula formation with ED compared to various surgical drainage methods. A lower rate of mortality with ED was also observed in observational studies. PROSPERO Identifier: CRD42020139354.
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- Mehdi Mohamadnejad
- Liver and Pancreaticobiliary Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Liver and Pancreaticobiliary Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Liver and Pancreaticobiliary Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation Research Center, Research Institute for Oncology, Hematology and Cell Therapy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Inflammation Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Liver and Pancreaticobiliary Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy of Research and Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Liver and Pancreaticobiliary Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
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Kim KT, Clark J, Ghneim M, Feliciano DV, Diaz JJ, Harfouche M. Not All Fluid Collections Are Created Equal: Clinical Course and Outcomes of Pancreatic Pseudocysts and Acute Peripancreatic Fluid Collections Requiring Intervention. Am Surg 2022:31348221078955. [DOI: 10.1177/00031348221078955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background Knowledge on pancreatic pseudocyst (PP) management has mostly involved large database analysis, which limits understanding of a complex and heterogeneous disease. We aimed to review the clinical course and outcomes of PP and acute peripancreatic fluid collections (APFC) that require intervention at 1 high-volume center. Methods Retrospective review of patients with APFC and PP undergoing drainage (2011-2018) was performed. Patients were divided into groups based on initial intervention: surgical (SR), percutaneous (PC), or endoscopic (EN) drainage. Primary outcome was mortality by initial intervention type. Secondary outcomes included subsequent interventions required, length of stay (LOS), readmission rates, and discharge disposition. Results Of 88 patients, 40 (46.1%) underwent SR, 40 (44.9%) PC, and 8 (9.0%) EN. No patients in EN group had APACHE II scores>20. Pancreatic necrosis was higher in SR (80.5%) and PC (62.5%) groups ( P = .006). There were no differences in mortality, LOS, or readmission rates. Ten patients in the PC group underwent subsequent surgical intervention, of which 9 were due to bowel ischemia. The PC group was 3.4 times more likely to be discharged to rehabilitation over home when compared to the other 2 groups ( P = .04). Conclusion Patients undergoing surgical or percutaneous drainage of APFC and PP have a greater burden of illness and more local complications requiring intervention compared to endoscopic drainage. The heterogeneity in presentation of peripancreatic fluid collections in acute pancreatitis must be considered when evaluating the benefits of each intervention.
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- Kevin T Kim
- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, ML, USA
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, ML, USA
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, ML, USA
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, ML, USA
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C. Kisku S, Gaikwad V, Kurian J, K Jacob T, Mathai J. Laparoscopic cystogastrostomy in children with pancreatic pseudocysts: A preliminary experience of eight cases. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg 2022; 27:77-82. [PMID: 35261518 PMCID: PMC8853594 DOI: 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_331_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 11/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Introduction: Pancreatic pseudocysts (PPCs) and walled-off necrosis (WON) in children following acute pancreatitis are uncommon. The various modalities of therapy possible are conservative treatment, external drainage, endoscopic stenting, and internal surgical drainage procedures. There are no existing guidelines for the management of PPC in children. We evaluate the outcomes of laparoscopic cystogastrostomy (LCG) performed at our center. Materials and Methods: Eight children (median age: 10 years) underwent LCG for large PPC (median size: 12.5 cm). There were seven patients with PPC and one with WON. Seven underwent LCG by a transgastric approach and one underwent LCG by a retrogastric approach. Results: Seven out of the eight patients had complete resolution of symptoms and the PPC. The median follow-up period was 32 months (interquartile range: 9.5–55.5 months). There were no conversions. There was one patient with a WON who developed a recurrence. Conclusion: LCG is a safe and effective treatment option for large PPC/WON in children. A posterior retrogastric approach, when indicated, is a safe approach with a comparable outcome.
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BACKGROUND Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is defined according to the recently proposed mechanistic definition as a pathological fibro-inflammatory syndrome of the pancreas in individuals with genetic, environmental, and/or other risk factors who develop persistent pathological responses to parenchymal injury or stress. METHODS The clinical practice guidelines for CP in Japan were revised in 2021 based on the 2019 Japanese clinical diagnostic criteria for CP, which incorporate the concept of a pathogenic fibro-inflammatory syndrome in the pancreas. In this third edition, clinical questions are reclassified into clinical questions, background questions, and future research questions. RESULTS Based on analysis of newly accumulated evidence, the strength of evidence and recommendations for each clinical question is described in terms of treatment selection, lifestyle guidance, pain control, treatment of exocrine and endocrine insufficiency, and treatment of complications. A flowchart outlining indications, treatment selection, and policies for cases in which treatment is ineffective is provided. For pain control, pharmacological treatment and the indications and timing for endoscopic and surgical treatment have been updated in the revised edition. CONCLUSIONS These updated guidelines provide clinicians with useful information to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of CP.
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Endoscopic transmural drainage tailored to quantity of necrotic debris versus laparoscopic transmural internal drainage for walled-off necrosis in acute pancreatitis: A randomized controlled trial. Pancreatology 2021; 21:1291-1298. [PMID: 34229972 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2021.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Both endoscopic and laparoscopic transmural internal drainage are practiced for drainage of walled-off necrosis (WON) following acute pancreatitis (AP) but the superiority of either is not established. Our aim was to compare transperitoneal laparoscopic drainage with endoscopic drainage using either lumen apposing metal stents (LAMS) or plastic stents tailored to the amount of necrotic debris in WON. METHODS In a randomized controlled trial, adequately powered to exclude the null hypothesis, patients with symptomatic WON were randomized to either endoscopic or laparoscopic drainage. In the endoscopy group, two plastic stents were placed if the WON contained <1/3rd necrotic debris and a LAMS was placed if it was >1/3rd. Primary outcome was resolution of WON within 4 weeks without re-intervention for secondary infection. Secondary outcome was overall success (resolution of WON at 6 months) and adverse events. RESULTS Forty patients were randomized: 20 to each group. Baseline characteristics were comparable between the groups. Primary outcome was similar between the groups [16 (80%) in laparoscopy and 15 (75%) in endoscopy group; p = 0.89]. The overall success was similar [18 (90%) in laparoscopy vs. 17 (85%) in endoscopy; p = 0.9]. Median duration of hospital stay was shorter in endoscopy group [4 (4-8) vs. 6 days (5-9); p = 0.03]. Adverse events were comparable between the groups. CONCLUSION Laparoscopic drainage was not superior to endoscopic transmural drainage with placement of multiple plastic stent or LAMS depending on the amount of necrotic debris for symptomatic WON in AP. The hospital stay was shorter with the endoscopic approach.
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Zhang H, Wen XD, Ma X, Zhu YQ, Jiang ZW, Huang SQ, Wang T, Liu WH. Triple guidance of choledochoscopy, ultrasonography, and computed tomography facilitates percutaneous catheter drainage of infected walled-off necrosis. Insights Imaging 2021; 12:137. [PMID: 34580791 PMCID: PMC8476709 DOI: 10.1186/s13244-021-01087-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) is usually performed to treat acute pancreatitis complicated by infected walled-off necrosis (WON). Insufficient drainage of infected WON may lead to a prolonged recovery process. Here, we introduce a modified PCD strategy that uses the triple guidance of choledochoscopy, ultrasonography, and computed tomography (CUC-PCD) to improve the therapeutic efficiency. METHODS This study retrospectively analysed 73 patients with acute pancreatitis-related WON from January 2015 to January 2021. The first 38 patients were treated by ultrasonography/computed tomography-guided PCD (UC-PCD), and the next consecutive 35 patients by CUC-PCD. Perioperative data, procedural technical information, treatment outcomes, and follow-up data were collected. RESULTS Demographic characteristics were statistically comparable between the two treatment groups (p > 0.05). After 48 h of PCD treatment, the CUC-PCD group achieved a significantly smaller size of the infected WON (p = 0.023), lower inflammatory response indexes (p = 0.020 for white blood cells, and p = 0.031 for C-reactive protein), and severity scores than the UC-PCD group (p < 0.05). Less catheter duration (p = 0.001), hospitalisation duration (p = 0.000), and global costs (p = 0.000) were observed in the CUC-PCD group compared to the UC-PCD group. There were no differences between the two groups regarding the rate of complications. CONCLUSIONS CUC-PCD is a safe and efficient approach with potential clinical applicability for treating infected WON owing to its feasibility in placing the drainage catheter at the optimal location in real time and performing primary necrosectomy without sinus tract formation and enlargement.
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- Hui Zhang
- General Surgery Center, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command (Chengdu Military General Hospital), Chengdu, 610083, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chengdu First People's Hospital, Chengdu, 610016, Sichuan Province, China
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- General Surgery Center, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command (Chengdu Military General Hospital), Chengdu, 610083, Sichuan Province, China
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- General Surgery Center, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command (Chengdu Military General Hospital), Chengdu, 610083, Sichuan Province, China
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- General Surgery Center, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command (Chengdu Military General Hospital), Chengdu, 610083, Sichuan Province, China
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- General Surgery Center, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command (Chengdu Military General Hospital), Chengdu, 610083, Sichuan Province, China
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- General Surgery Center, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command (Chengdu Military General Hospital), Chengdu, 610083, Sichuan Province, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610072, Sichuan Province, China.
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Xiao NJ, Cui TT, Liu F, Li W. Current status of treatments of pancreatic and peripancreatic collections of acute pancreatitis. World J Gastrointest Surg 2021; 13:633-644. [PMID: 34354797 PMCID: PMC8316846 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v13.i7.633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Pancreatic and peripancreatic collections are the main local complications of acute pancreatitis with a high incidence. In the early phase, most acute pancreatic and peripancreatic collections can resolve spontaneously with supportive treatment. However, in some cases, they will develop into pancreatic pseudocyst (PPC) or walled-off necrosis (WON). When causing symptoms or coinfection, both PPC and WON may require invasive intervention. Compared to PPC, which can be effectively treated by endoscopic ultrasound-guided transmural drainage with plastic stents, the treatment of WON is more complicated and challenging, particularly in the presence of infected necrosis. In the past few decades, with the development of minimally invasive interventional technology especially the progression of endoscopic techniques, the standard treatments of those severe complications have undergone tremendous changes. Currently, based on the robust evidence from randomized controlled trials, the step-up minimally invasive approaches have become the standard treatments for WON. However, the pancreatic fistulae during the surgical step-up treatment and the stent-related complications during the endoscopic step-up treatment should not be neglected. In this review article, we will mainly discuss the indications of PPC and WON, the timing for intervention, and minimally invasive treatment, especially endoscopic treatment. We also introduced our preliminary experience in endoscopic gastric fenestration, which may be a promising innovative method for the treatment of WON.
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- Nian-Jun Xiao
- Department of Gastroenterology, Air Force Medical Center, Air Force Medical University, Beijing 100142, China
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical School of Chinese People's Liberation Army, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical School of Chinese People's Liberation Army, Beijing 100853, China
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical School of Chinese People's Liberation Army, Beijing 100853, China
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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Hao W, Chen Y, Jiang Y, Yang A. Endoscopic Versus Laparoscopic Treatment for Pancreatic Pseudocysts: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Pancreas 2021; 50:788-795. [PMID: 34347721 PMCID: PMC8376268 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000001863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic treatment for pancreatic pseudocysts (PPCs) compared with laparoscopic treatment. METHODS The Embase, Medline, Cochrane Library, Web of Science databases, China National Knowledge Infrastructure Chinese citation database, and WANFANG database were systematically searched to identify all comparative trials investigating endoscopic versus laparoscopic treatment for PPC. The main outcome measures included treatment success rate, adverse events, recurrence rate, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, and hospital stay. RESULTS Six studies with 301 participants were included. The results suggested that there was no difference in rates of treatment success (odds ratio [OR], 0.90; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.40-2.01; P = 0.79), adverse events (OR, 0.80, 95% CI, 0.38-1.70; P = 0.57), or recurrence (OR, 0.55, 95% CI, 0.22-1.40; P = 0.21) between endoscopic and laparoscopic treatments. However, the endoscopic group exhibited reduced operation time (weighted mean difference [WMD], -67.11; 95% CI, -77.27 to -56.96; P < 0.001), intraoperative blood loss (WMD, -65.23; 95% CI, -103.38 to -27.08; P < 0.001), and hospital stay (WMD, -2.45; 95% CI, -4.74 to -0.16; P = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS Endoscopic treatment might be suitable for PPC patients.
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- From the Department of Gastroenterology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College
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Shah R, Basha J, Rana S, Jagannath S, Rai P, Chowdhury SD, Sharma ZD, Gunjan D, Patle S, Rao AC, Zacharia P, Sanjeevi R, Sahu M, Philip M, Garg P, Puri R, Reddy DN, Lakhthakia S, Dhir V. Endoscopic Management of Pancreatic Fluid Collections: Guidelines of Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India and Indian EUS Club. JOURNAL OF DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1728956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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- Rahul Shah
- Department of Gastroenterology, Institute of Digestive and Liver Care, SL Raheja Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram, Haryana, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram, Haryana, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Iconkrishi Institute of Medical Sciences, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lisie Hospital, Kochi, Kerala, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Institute of Medical Sciences and Sum Hospital, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lisie Hospital, Kochi, Kerala, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram, Haryana, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Institute of Digestive and Liver Care, SL Raheja Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Suggs P, NeCamp T, Carr JA. A Comparison of Endoscopic Versus Surgical Creation of a Cystogastrostomy to Drain Pancreatic Pseudocysts and Walled-Off Pancreatic Necrosis in 5500 Patients. ANNALS OF SURGERY OPEN 2020; 1:e024. [PMID: 37637446 PMCID: PMC10455460 DOI: 10.1097/as9.0000000000000024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Objective To determine the success, morbidity, and mortality rates of endoscopic and surgical creation of pancreatic cystenterostomies for the drainage of peripancreatic fluid collections, pseudocysts with necrotic debris, and walled-off pancreatic necrosis. Summary Background Data Endoscopic methods of cystenterostomy creation to drain pancreatic pseudocysts (with and without necrotic debris) and infected peripancreatic fluid collections are perceived to be less morbid than surgery. Contemporary reports document a very high complication rate with endoscopic methods. Methods A meta-analysis of 5500 patients. Results Open and laparoscopic surgical techniques to drain chronic pancreatic pseudocysts, infected pancreatic fluid collections, and walled-off pancreatic necrosis are more successful with less morbidity and mortality than endoscopic methods. Conclusions In regards to a surgical step-up approach to treat chronic infected pancreatic fluid collections or walled-off pancreatic necrosis, surgical creation of a cystenterostomy is more successful with fewer complications than endoscopic methods and should be given priority if less invasive or conservative methods fail.
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- Patrick Suggs
- From the The Department of General Surgery, St. Joseph Mercy Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI
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- The Department of Statistics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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- The Department of Trauma Surgery, Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI
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Liu F, Wu L, Wang XD, Xiao JG, Li W. Endoscopic gastric fenestration of debriding pancreatic walled-off necrosis: A pilot study. World J Gastroenterol 2020; 26:6431-6441. [PMID: 33244203 PMCID: PMC7656209 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i41.6431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic drainage of walled-off necrosis (WON) is still a challenge due to stent-associated problems. We explored endoscopic gastric fenestration (EGF) as an innovative alternative intervention. AIM To assess the feasibility, efficacy and safety of EGF for WON. METHODS Between March 2019 and March 2020, five patients with symptomatic WON in close contact with the stomach wall were treated by EGF. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) was used to select appropriate sites for gastric fenestration, which then proceeded layer by layer as in endoscopic submucosal dissection. Both the stomach muscularis propria and pseudocyst capsule were penetrated. Fenestrations were expanded up to 1.5-3 cm for drainage or subsequent necrosectomy. RESULTS EGF failed in Case 1 due to nonadherence of WON to the gastric wall. EGF was successfully implemented in the other four cases by further refinement of fenestration site selection according to computed tomography, endoscopy and EUS features. The average procedure time for EGF was 124 min (EUS assessment, 32.3 min; initial fenestration, 28.8 min; expanded fenestration, 33 min), and tended to decrease as experience gradually increased. The diameter of the fenestration site was 1.5-3 cm, beyond the caliber of a lumen-apposing metal stent (LAMS), to ensure effective drainage or subsequent necrosectomy. Fenestration sites showed surprising capacity for postoperative self-healing within 1-3 wk. No EGF-related complications were seen. WON disappeared within 3 wk after EGF. In Case 3, another separate WON, treated by endoscopic LAMS drainage, recurred within 4 d after LAMS removal due to stent-related hemorrhage, and resolved slowly over almost 3 mo. No recurrences were observed in the five patients. CONCLUSION EGF is an innovative and promising alternative intervention for WON adherent to the gastric wall. The challenge resides in the gauging of actual adherence and in selecting appropriate fenestration sites.
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- Fang Liu
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing 100853, China
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of International Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Liver Disease, The Fifth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100039, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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Carr JA. Comparing Open and Endoscopic Techniques of Debridement for Pancreatic Necrosis. J Am Coll Surg 2020; 231:403-405. [PMID: 32660735 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2020.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Haney CM, Kowalewski KF, Schmidt MW, Koschny R, Felinska EA, Kalkum E, Probst P, Diener MK, Müller-Stich BP, Hackert T, Nickel F. Endoscopic versus surgical treatment for infected necrotizing pancreatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Surg Endosc 2020; 34:2429-2444. [PMID: 32112252 PMCID: PMC7214487 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07469-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare outcomes of endoscopic and surgical treatment for infected necrotizing pancreatitis (INP) based on results of randomized controlled trials (RCT). BACKGROUND Treatment of INP has changed in the last two decades with adoption of interventional, endoscopic and minimally invasive surgical procedures for drainage and necrosectomy. However, this relies mostly on observational studies. METHODS We performed a systematic review following Cochrane and PRISMA guidelines and AMSTAR-2 criteria and searched CENTRAL, Medline and Web of Science. Randomized controlled trails that compared an endoscopic treatment to a surgical treatment for patients with infected walled-off necrosis and included one of the main outcomes were eligible for inclusion. The main outcomes were mortality and new onset multiple organ failure. Prospero registration ID: CRD42019126033 RESULTS: Three RCTs with 190 patients were included. Intention to treat analysis showed no difference in mortality. However, patients in the endoscopic group had statistically significant lower odds of experiencing new onset multiple organ failure (odds ratio (OR) confidence interval [CI] 0.31 [0.10, 0.98]) and were statistically less likely to suffer from perforations of visceral organs or enterocutaneous fistulae (OR [CI] 0.31 [0.10, 0.93]), and pancreatic fistulae (OR [CI] 0.09 [0.03, 0.28]). Patients with endoscopic treatment had a statistically significant lower mean hospital stay (Mean difference [CI] - 7.86 days [- 14.49, - 1.22]). No differences in bleeding requiring intervention, incisional hernia, exocrine or endocrine insufficiency or ICU stay were apparent. Overall certainty of evidence was moderate. CONCLUSION There seem to be possible benefits of endoscopic treatment procedure. Given the heterogenous procedures in the surgical group as well as the low amount of randomized evidence, further studies are needed to evaluate the combination of different approaches and appropriate timepoints for interventions.
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- C M Haney
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 410, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- The Study Center of the German Surgical Society (SDGC), University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 130.3, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
- The Study Center of the German Surgical Society (SDGC), University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 130.3, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
- The Study Center of the German Surgical Society (SDGC), University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 130.3, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Minghetti M, Lauro A, Pagano N, Vaccari S, D'Andrea V, Marino IR, Cervellera M, Tonini V. Two's a Charm: Endoscopic Therapy of Multiple Pancreatic Pseudocysts. Dig Dis Sci 2020; 65:66-70. [PMID: 31732908 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-019-05947-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Pancreatic pseudocysts commonly complicate acute pancreatitis. They can evolve either asymptomatically or with important symptoms. Treatment can be surgical, endoscopic, or percutaneous. The authors present a case report of a 78-year-old man who developed symptoms of an acute abdomen during hospitalization. A CT scan showed two pancreatic pseudocysts (diameters 10 cm and 7.5 cm) that were successfully drained endoscopically. Multiple pancreatic pseudocysts can be treated successfully via an endoscopic approach.
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- M Minghetti
- Surgery Emergency and GI Department, St. Orsola University Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Surgery Emergency and GI Department, St. Orsola University Hospital, Bologna, Italy.
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- Surgery Emergency and GI Department, St. Orsola University Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Surgery Emergency and GI Department, St. Orsola University Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, La Sapienza University, Umberto I Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Surgery Emergency and GI Department, St. Orsola University Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Surgery Emergency and GI Department, St. Orsola University Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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Outcomes following laparoscopic internal drainage of walled off necrosis of pancreas: experience of 134 cases from a tertiary care centre. Surg Endosc 2019; 34:5117-5121. [PMID: 31811455 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-07282-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Accepted: 11/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Internal drainage of walled of necrosis of pancreas has been considered as the standard of care. For symptomatic walled off necrosis (WON) of pancreas with the advent of laparoscopy and refinement of techniques and instrumentation, laparoscopic internal drainage is becoming the standard surgical drainage procedure for these patients. However, there is a dearth of literature regarding outcomes following laparoscopic drainage. Most of the studies have small number of patients with limited follow-up. We in this study describe our experience of laparoscopic internal drainage of walled off necrosis over the last 13 years. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained database. All patients with WON undergoing laparoscopic internal drainage between January 2005 and December 2018 were included. Primary outcome measure was successful drainage. Secondary outcome measures included morbidity, hospital stay, re-intervention rate and mortality. Patients were followed up post-operatively at 1 week, 4 weeks, 3 months and then annually thereafter. Ultrasonography was done periodically for the assessment of cyst resolution. RESULTS Between 2005 and 2018, 154 surgical drainage procedures were performed for symptomatic pseudocyst/walled off necrosis. Out of these, 134 underwent laparoscopic drainage; 129 patients (96.3%) underwent laparoscopic cystogastrostomy and 5 (3.7%) underwent laparoscopic cystojejunostomy. Majority of the patients were male (male:female = 6:1) with a mean age of 36 ± 12.9 years (range 15-58 years). The mean operative time was 94 min (range 64-144 min). There were three conversions because of intra-operative bleeding. The overall post-operative morbidity was 8.9%. The average hospital stay was 4.4 days (2-19 days). The mean duration of follow-up was 5.5 years (range 6 months-13 years). Complete cyst resolution was achieved in 95.5% (n = 128) patients. There has been no mortality till date. CONCLUSION In conclusion, laparoscopic internal drainage is a very effective technique for drainage of WON with an excellent success rate.
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