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Shinn B, Burdick J, Berk K, Hwang JH, El-Dika S, Juakiem W, Han S, Krishna SG, Khashab MA, Mony S, Kadkhodayan K, Khara HS, Ahmed AM, Boortalary T, Agnohortri A, Kumar A, Chiang A, Kamal F, Schlachterman A, Loren D, Kowalski T. Safety, efficacy, and clinical utility of the 5.1-mm debridement catheter for treatment of walled-off pancreatic necrosis (with video). Gastrointest Endosc 2024; 100:240-246. [PMID: 38431104 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2024.02.016] [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: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIMS Direct endoscopic necrosectomy (DEN) is a recommended strategy for treatment of walled-off necrosis (WON). DEN uses a variety of devices including the EndoRotor (Interscope, Inc, Northbridge, Mass, USA) debridement catheter. Recently, a 5.1-mm EndoRotor with an increased chamber size and rate of tissue removal was introduced. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of this device. METHODS A multicenter cohort study was conducted at 8 institutions including patients who underwent DEN with the 5.1-mm EndoRotor. The primary outcome was the number of DEN sessions needed for WON resolution. Secondary outcomes were the average percentage of reduction in solid WON debris and decrease in WON area per session, total time spent performing EndoRotor therapy for WON resolution, and adverse events (AEs). RESULTS Sixty-four procedures in 41 patients were included. For patients in which the 5.1-mm EndoRotor catheter was the sole therapeutic modality, an average of 1.6 DEN sessions resulted in WON resolution with an average cumulative time of 85.5 minutes. Of the 21 procedures with data regarding percentage of solid debris, the average reduction was 85% ± 23% per session. Of the 19 procedures with data regarding WON area, the mean area significantly decreased from 97.6 ± 72.0 cm2 to 27.1 ± 35.5 cm2 (P < .001) per session. AEs included 2 intraprocedural dislodgements of lumen-apposing metal stents managed endoscopically and 3 perforations, none of which was related to the EndoRotor. Bleeding was reported in 7 cases, in which none required embolic or surgical therapy and 2 required blood transfusions. CONCLUSIONS This is the first multicenter retrospective study to investigate the efficacy and safety of the 5.1-mm EndoRotor catheter for WON. Results from this study showed an average of 1.6 DEN sessions were needed to achieve WON resolution with an 85% single-session reduction in solid debris and a 70% single-session decrease in WON area with minimal AEs.
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- Brianna Shinn
- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Center for Interventional Endoscopy, AdventHealth Orlando, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Ligresti D, Binda C, Fugazza A, Maida M, Traina M, Anderloni A, Fabbri C, Tarantino I. Direct endoscopic necrosectomy: Pilot study of a new dedicated device. Endosc Int Open 2024; 12:E962-E967. [PMID: 39184061 PMCID: PMC11343618 DOI: 10.1055/a-2376-1913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024] Open
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Background and study aims Direct endoscopic necrosectomy (DEN) represents the first-line treatment for walled-off necrosis (WON). However, DEN has a non-negligible rate of overall adverse events (AE) and is time-consuming due to the lack of dedicated devices. This pilot study was designed to evaluate the feasibility and safety of a novel dedicated device for DEN named Necrolit. Patients and methods In this multicenter retrospective analysis,16 patients with WON who underwent DEN using Necrolit were compared with a control group treated with non-dedicated devices. Technical success, AEs, clinical success, number of procedures per patient, procedure time, and length of hospital stay were evaluated. Necrolit technical performance indicators were also studied. Results Technical success was obtained in all patients in both groups. In the Necrolit group, the overall AE rate was 10.1% vs. 15.9% in the control group. Clinical success was 100% in the Necrolit group vs. 81.3% in the control group. Patients treated with Necrolit underwent a slightly lower mean number of procedures (4.1 ± 2.3 vs. 5.1 ± 1.9) with comparable mean procedure time (67.8 ± 39 minutes vs. 70.1 ± 32.6 minutes). Mean duration of hospital stay was 39.4 days (± 30.9) in the Necrolit group vs. 43 days (± 29.4) in the control group. Device-related technical performance was rated positively. Conclusions DEN with Necrolit appears feasible and safe.
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- Dario Ligresti
- Digestive Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS-ISMETT, Palermo, Italy
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- Unit of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital, Forli, Italy
- Unit of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, Maurizio Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Division of Gastroenterology, Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università degli Studi di Enna 'Kore', Enna, Italy
- Gastroenterology Unit, Umberto I Hospital, Enna, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS-ISMETT, Palermo, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Viale Camillo Golgi, 19, Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia (PV) 27100, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy and Gastroenterology Unit, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale della Romagna, Forlì-Cesena, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS-ISMETT, Palermo, Italy
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Singh AK, Manrai M, Kochhar R. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided pancreatic fluid collection drainage: Where are we? World J Gastrointest Endosc 2024; 16:273-281. [PMID: 38946852 PMCID: PMC11212513 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v16.i6.273] [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: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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Pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) result from injury to the pancreas from acute or chronic pancreatitis, surgery, or trauma. Management of these collections has evolved over the last 2 decades. The choice of interventions includes percutaneous, endoscopic, minimally invasive surgery, or a combined approach. Endoscopic drainage is the drainage of PFCs by creating an artificial communication between the collection and gastrointestinal lumen that is maintained by placing a stent across the fistulous tract. In this editorial, we endeavored to update the current status of endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of PFCs.
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- Anupam Kumar Singh
- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Command Hospital, Lucknow 226002, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Paras Hospital, Panchkula 134109, India
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Daboul J, Mussad S, Amaral AC, Hussain WK, Lee PJ, Han S. Use of an endoscopic powered debridement device for treatment of post-surgical fatty pancreatic necrosis. Clin Endosc 2024; 57:412-414. [PMID: 38389305 PMCID: PMC11133995 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2023.120] [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: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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- Judy Daboul
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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Gilman AJ, Baron TH. Endoscopic Necrosectomy. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2023; 33:709-724. [PMID: 37709406 DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2023.04.010] [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] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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The management of walled-off necrosis has evolved substantially over the past 23 years since its first description. In this article, we review its history and the evidence supporting modern treatment, which is still subject to heterogeneity across centers and among endoscopists. This allows for creativity and customization of what can be an endoscopic marathon. Our typical practice is discussed with image and video guides aimed at improving procedure success.
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- Andrew J Gilman
- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, University of North Carolina, 130 Mason Farm Road, Bioinformatics Building CB# 7080, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7080, USA. https://twitter.com/a_gilman
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, University of North Carolina, 130 Mason Farm Road, Bioinformatics Building CB# 7080, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7080, USA.
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Binda C, Coluccio C, Vizzuso A, Sartini A, Sbrancia M, Cucchetti A, Giampalma E, Fabbri S, Ercolani G, Fabbri C. Direct Endoscopic Necrosectomy of a Recurrent Walled-Off Pancreatic Necrosis at High Risk for Severe Bleeding: A Hybrid Technique Using a Dedicated Device. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:2321. [PMID: 37510064 PMCID: PMC10378507 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13142321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Direct endoscopic necrosectomy (DEN) is a challenging procedure for the debridement of walled-off pancreatic necrosis (WOPN), which may be complicated by several adverse events, primarily bleeding which may require radiological embolization or even surgery. The lack of dedicated devices for this purpose largely affects the possibility of safely performing DEN which increases the risk of complications. We present the case of a 63 years-old man who underwent an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided drainage of a WOPN, and who was readmitted one month after stent removal with clinical, endoscopic, and radiological signs of infected necrosis involving the splenic artery. A second EUS-guided drainage was performed, with clear visualization of the arterial vessel in the midst of a large amount of solid necrosis. Due to the high risk of major bleeding during DEN, a hybrid procedure in the angiographic room was performed, in order to identify and avoid, under fluoroscopic control, the splenic artery during the entire procedure guide, which was successfully performed using the EndoRotor system. We hereby review the current literature regarding DEN using the EndoRotor system. The case reported, with a literature overview, may help the management of these patients affected by benign but life-threatening conditions which involve a multidisciplinary setting.
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- Cecilia Binda
- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, 47121 Forlì, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, 47121 Forlì, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital, AUSL Romagna, 47121 Forlì, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, 47121 Forlì, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, 47121 Forlì, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
- General and Oncologic Surgery, Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital, AUSL Romagna, 47121 Forlì, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital, AUSL Romagna, 47121 Forlì, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, 47121 Forlì, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
- General and Oncologic Surgery, Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital, AUSL Romagna, 47121 Forlì, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forlì-Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, 47121 Forlì, Italy
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Rizzatti G, Gagliardi M, Tripodi G, Impagnatiello M, Gasbarrini A, Costamagna G, Larghi A. Direct endoscopic necrosectomy with the newly developed 6-mm powered rotating resection catheter: When size matters. Endoscopy 2022; 55:E246-E247. [PMID: 36427504 PMCID: PMC9831768 DOI: 10.1055/a-1968-6966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Gianenrico Rizzatti
- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d’Aragona University Hospital, Salerno, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- UOC di Medicina Interna e Gastroenterologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS
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- UOC di Medicina Interna e Gastroenterologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS,Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia Traslazionale, Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Auriemma F, Sferrazza S, Bianchetti M, Savarese MF, Lamonaca L, Paduano D, Piazza N, Giuffrida E, Mete LS, Tucci A, Milluzzo SM, Iannelli C, Repici A, Mangiavillano B. From advanced diagnosis to advanced resection in early neoplastic colorectal lesions: Never-ending and trending topics in the 2020s. World J Gastrointest Surg 2022; 14:632-655. [PMID: 36158280 PMCID: PMC9353749 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v14.i7.632] [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: 02/07/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Colonoscopy represents the most widespread and effective tool for the prevention and treatment of early stage preneoplastic and neoplastic lesions in the panorama of cancer screening. In the world there are different approaches to the topic of colorectal cancer prevention and screening: different starting ages (45-50 years); different initial screening tools such as fecal occult blood with immunohistochemical or immune-enzymatic tests; recto-sigmoidoscopy; and colonoscopy. The key aspects of this scenario are composed of a proper bowel preparation that ensures a valid diagnostic examination, experienced endoscopist in detection of preneoplastic and early neoplastic lesions and open-minded to upcoming artificial intelligence-aided examination, knowledge in the field of resection of these lesions (from cold-snaring, through endoscopic mucosal resection and endoscopic submucosal dissection, up to advanced tools), and management of complications.
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- Francesco Auriemma
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Mater Domini, Castellanza 21053, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Santa Chiara Hospital, Trento 38014, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, San Giuseppe Hospital - Multimedica, Milan 20123, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, General Hospital, Sanremo 18038, Italy
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- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Mater Domini, Castellanza 21053, Italy
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- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Mater Domini, Castellanza 21053, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese; Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan 20122, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, A.O.U. Policlinico “G. Giaccone", Palermo 90127, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome 00144, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Molinette Hospital, Città della salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin 10126, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro 88100, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit and Gastroenterology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center and Humanitas University, Rozzano 20089, Italy
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- Biomedical Science, Hunimed, Pieve Emanuele 20090, Italy
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Mater Domini, Castellanza, Varese 21053, Italy
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Zeuner S, Finkelmeier F, Waidmann O, Bojunga J, Zeuzem S, Friedrich-Rust M, Knabe M. Percutaneous endoscopic necrosectomy using an automated rotor resection device in severe necrotizing pancreatitis. Endoscopy 2022; 54:E362-E363. [PMID: 34374059 DOI: 10.1055/a-1540-6191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Sophie Zeuner
- Department of Internal Medicine 1, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine 1, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine 1, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine 1, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine 1, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine 1, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine 1, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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Meining A, Hann A, Fuchs KH. Innovations in GI-endoscopy. Arab J Gastroenterol 2022; 23:139-143. [PMID: 35738990 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajg.2022.06.003] [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] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Gastrointestinal endoscopy covers both diagnosis and therapy. Due to its diagnostic accuracy and minimal invasiveness, several innovations have been made within the last years including artificial intelligence and endoscopic tumor resection. The present review highlights some of these innovation. In addition, a special focus is set on the experience made by our own research group trying to combine the expertise of endoscopists/ physicians as well as engineers and computer scientists.
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- Alexander Meining
- Interventional and Experimental Endoscopy (InExEn), Internal Medicine II, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.
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- Interventional and Experimental Endoscopy (InExEn), Internal Medicine II, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Interventional and Experimental Endoscopy (InExEn), Internal Medicine II, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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Endoscopic Transmural Drainage and Necrosectomy in Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis: A Review. J Transl Int Med 2021; 9:168-176. [PMID: 34900627 PMCID: PMC8629413 DOI: 10.2478/jtim-2021-0031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Acute necrotizing pancreatitis occurs in 10%–20% of patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) which is one of the most important acute abdominal diseases that require hospital admission. Pancreatic necrosis is also associated with high mortality and morbidity. In the past 20 years, the treatment of pancreatic necrosis has shifted from open necrosectomy to minimally invasive techniques, such as endoscopic interventions. With the development of endoscopic techniques, the safety and effectiveness of endoscopic interventions have improved, but there exist several unresolved problems. Currently, there is no unified standard approach for endoscopic treatment of pancreatic necrosis that takes into account local expertise, anatomical features of necrosis, patients’ preferences, and comorbidity profile. We reviewed the current status of endoscopic therapy for acute necrotizing pancreatitis, focusing on the new endoscopic drainage technique and necrosectomy protocol.
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Pinto S, Bellizzi S, Badas R, Canfora ML, Loddo E, Spada S, Khalaf K, Fugazza A, Bergamini S. Direct Endoscopic Necrosectomy: Timing and Technique. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2021; 57:medicina57121305. [PMID: 34946249 PMCID: PMC8707414 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57121305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Walled-off pancreatic necrosis (WOPN) is one of the local complications of acute pancreatitis (AP). Several interventional techniques have been developed over the last few years. The purpose of this narrative review is to explore such methodologies, with specific focus on endoscopic drainage and direct endoscopic necrosectomy (DEN), through evaluation of their indications and timing for intervention. Findings indicated how, after the introduction of lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS), DEN is becoming the favorite technique to treat WOPN, especially when large solid debris or infection are present. Additionally, DEN is associated with a lower adverse events rate and hospital stay, and with improved clinical outcome.
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- Sergio Pinto
- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, University Hospital of Cagliari, 09042 Cagliari, Italy; (R.B.); (M.L.C.); (E.L.); (S.S.); (S.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-07051096423
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- Medical Epidemiologist, Independent Consultant, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland;
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, University Hospital of Cagliari, 09042 Cagliari, Italy; (R.B.); (M.L.C.); (E.L.); (S.S.); (S.B.)
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, University Hospital of Cagliari, 09042 Cagliari, Italy; (R.B.); (M.L.C.); (E.L.); (S.S.); (S.B.)
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, University Hospital of Cagliari, 09042 Cagliari, Italy; (R.B.); (M.L.C.); (E.L.); (S.S.); (S.B.)
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, University Hospital of Cagliari, 09042 Cagliari, Italy; (R.B.); (M.L.C.); (E.L.); (S.S.); (S.B.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, 20090 Milano, Italy;
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, Humanitas Research Hospital-IRCCS, 20089 Rozzano, Italy;
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, University Hospital of Cagliari, 09042 Cagliari, Italy; (R.B.); (M.L.C.); (E.L.); (S.S.); (S.B.)
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Rahnemai-Azar AA, Sutter C, Hayat U, Glessing B, Ammori J, Tavri S. Multidisciplinary Management of Complicated Pancreatitis: What Every Interventional Radiologist Should Know. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2021; 217:921-932. [PMID: 33470838 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.20.25168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Management of acute pancreatitis is challenging in the presence of local complications that include pancreatic and peripancreatic collections and vascular complications. This review, targeted for interventional radiologists, describes minimally invasive endoscopic, image-guided percutaneous, and surgical procedures for management of complicated pancreatitis and provides insight into the procedures' algorithmic application. Local complications are optimally managed in a multidisciplinary team setting that includes advanced endoscopists; pancreatic surgeons; diagnostic and interventional radiologists; and specialists in infectious disease, nutrition, and critical care medicine. Large symptomatic or complicated sterile collections and secondary infected collections warrant drainage or débridement. The drainage is usually delayed for 4-6 weeks unless clinical deterioration warrants early intervention. If collections are accessible by endoscopy, endoscopic procedures are preferred to avoid pancreaticocutaneous fistulas. Image-guided percutaneous drainage is indicated for symptomatic collections that are not accessible for endoscopic drainage or that present in the acute setting before developing a mature wall. Peripancreatic arterial pseudoaneurysms should be embolized before necrosectomy procedures to prevent potentially life-threatening hemorrhage. Surgical procedures are reserved for symptomatic collections that persist despite endoscopic or interventional drainage attempts. Understanding these procedures facilitates their integration by interventional radiologists into the complex longitudinal care of patients with complicated pancreatitis.
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- Amir Ata Rahnemai-Azar
- Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 11100 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 11100 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 11100 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106
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Fedorov AV, Ektov VN, Khodorkovsky MA. [Endoscopic transluminal interventions in the treatment of acute necrotizing pancreatitis]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2021:85-92. [PMID: 34480460 DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia202109185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The review is devoted to endoscopic transluminal interventions in the treatment of acute necrotizing pancreatitis. Terminology, indications and options for transluminal drainage procedures and endoscopic sequestrectomy are presented in detail. The authors analyzed the results of numerous studies devoted to effectiveness of endoscopic interventions and possible combination of treatment options. Modern international clinical guidelines indicating the feasibility of endoscopic treatment of acute necrotizing pancreatitis in multi-field specialized centers are considered.
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- A V Fedorov
- Evdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, Moscow, Russia
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- Burdenko Voronezh State Medical University, Voronezh, Russia
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- Amy Y Li
- Department of Surgery, Section of Surgical Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Room H3591, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Surgical Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Room H3591, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Surgical Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, H3680, Stanford, CA 94305-5655, USA.
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Rizzatti G, Rimbaș M, De Riso M, Impagnatiello M, Costamagna G, Larghi A. Endorotor-based endoscopic necrosectomy avoiding the superior mesenteric artery. Endoscopy 2020; 52:E420-E421. [PMID: 32330954 DOI: 10.1055/a-1151-4694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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- Gianenrico Rizzatti
- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.,Center for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Departments, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.,Center for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.,Center for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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Yachimski P, Landewee CA, Campisano F, Valdastri P, Obstein KL. The waterjet necrosectomy device for endoscopic management of pancreatic necrosis: design, development, and preclinical testing (with videos). Gastrointest Endosc 2020; 92:770-775. [PMID: 32334018 PMCID: PMC7483624 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2020.04.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Accepted: 04/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Endoscopic intervention has emerged as a first-line option for management of symptomatic pancreatic necrosis, yet endoscopic debridement is limited by the lack of dedicated endoscopic tools intended for this purpose. The objectives of this study were to design and build a prototype necrosectomy device compatible for use with a flexible endoscope and capable of selective tissue fragmentation, and to test the prototype in benchtop and porcine models. METHODS A novel prototype, named the waterjet necrosectomy device (WAND), was designed and developed, consisting of a single-use disposable endoscopic waterjet instrument capable of waterjet selection and independent tip articulation while fitting through a 2.8-mm working channel of a standard adult upper GI endoscope. Benchtop, ex vivo, and in vivo (porcine) testing was performed in the initial stages of investigation. RESULTS The WAND was capable of delivering a continuous waterjet force with a surface pressure of 0.72 bar at a flow rate of 0.37 L/minute. In phase 1 of testing, the WAND was able to achieve complete fragmentation of gelatin as a surrogate for pancreatic necrosis in benchtop testing. In phase 2 of testing, the WAND was able to achieve complete fragmentation of freshly explanted human pancreatic necrosis. In phase 3 of testing for safety in fresh necropsy swine, use of the WAND resulted in no significant tissue trauma, even when irrigation was applied at closer proximity and for more extended duration than would be anticipated in clinical use. CONCLUSION The WAND prototype delivers irrigation capable of fragmenting necrotic debris ex vivo and avoiding trauma to healthy nontarget tissue. Planning is underway for first-in-human studies to assess the efficacy and safety of the WAND for endoscopic pancreatic necrosectomy.
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- Patrick Yachimski
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville TN USA
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- Science and Technology of Robotics in Medicine (STORM) Laboratory, Vanderbilt University Nashville TN USA
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- Science and Technology of Robotics in Medicine (STORM) Laboratory, Vanderbilt University Nashville TN USA
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- Science and Technology of Robotics in Medicine (STORM) Laboratory, Vanderbilt University Nashville TN USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville TN USA,Science and Technology of Robotics in Medicine (STORM) Laboratory, Vanderbilt University Nashville TN USA
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García García de Paredes A, López-Durán S, Foruny Olcina JR, Albillos A, Vázquez-Sequeiros E. Management of pancreatic collections: an update. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ENFERMEDADES DIGESTIVAS 2020; 112:483-490. [PMID: 32450706 DOI: 10.17235/reed.2020.6814/2019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Pancreatic fluid collections frequently occur in the context of moderate and severe acute pancreatitis, and may also appear as a complication of chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic surgery or trauma. It is essential to adhere to the Atlanta classification nomenclature that subclassifies them into four categories (acute peripancreatic fluid collections, acute necrotic collections, pseudocysts, and walled-off necrosis) since it has an impact on prognosis and management. Pseudocysts and walled-off pancreatic necrosis are encapsulated pancreatic fluid collections characterized by a surrounding inflammatory wall, which typically develops three to four weeks after the onset of acute pancreatitis. Most pancreatic fluid collections resolve spontaneously and do not require intervention. However, when they become symptomatic or complicated drainage is indicated, and endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage has become first-line treatment of encapsulated collections. Drainage of pseudocysts is relatively straightforward due to their liquid content. However, in walled-off necrosis the presence of solid necrotic debris can make treatment more challenging and therefore multidisciplinary management in experienced centers is recommended, being a step-up approach the current standard of care. In this review, we aim to address the management of pancreatic fluid collections with an especial focus on endoscopic drainage.
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- Gastroenterología y Hepatología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal. Unviersidad de Alcalá. IRYICIS, España
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- Gastroenterología y Hepatología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal. Unviersidad de Alcalá. IRYICIS, España
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- Gastroenterología y Hepatología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal. Unviersidad de Alcalá. IRYICIS, España
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- Gastroenterología y Hepatología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal. Unviersidad de Alcalá. IRYICIS, España
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van der Wiel SE, May A, Poley JW, Grubben MJAL, Wetzka J, Bruno MJ, Koch AD. Preliminary report on the safety and utility of a novel automated mechanical endoscopic tissue resection tool for endoscopic necrosectomy: a case series. Endosc Int Open 2020; 8:E274-E280. [PMID: 32118101 PMCID: PMC7035027 DOI: 10.1055/a-1079-5015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2019] [Accepted: 11/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background and study aims Endoscopic drainage of walled-off necrosis and subsequent endoscopic necrosectomy has been shown to be an effective step-up management strategy in patients with acute necrotizing pancreatitis. One of the limitations of this endoscopic approach however, is the lack of dedicated and effective instruments to remove necrotic tissue. We aimed to evaluate the technical feasibility, safety, and clinical outcome of the EndoRotor, a novel automated mechanical endoscopic tissue resection tool, in patients with necrotizing pancreatitis. Methods Patients with infected necrotizing pancreatitis in need of endoscopic necrosectomy after initial cystogastroscopy, were treated using the EndoRotor. Procedures were performed under conscious or propofol sedation by six experienced endoscopists. Technical feasibility, safety, and clinical outcomes were evaluated and scored. Operator experience was assessed by a short questionnaire. Results Twelve patients with a median age of 60.6 years, underwent a total of 27 procedures for removal of infected pancreatic necrosis using the EndoRotor. Of these, nine patients were treated de novo. Three patients had already undergone unsuccessful endoscopic necrosectomy procedures using conventional tools. The mean size of the walled-off cavities was 117.5 ± 51.9 mm. An average of two procedures (range 1 - 7) per patient was required to achieve complete removal of necrotic tissue with the EndoRotor. No procedure-related adverse events occurred. Endoscopists deemed the device to be easy to use and effective for safe and controlled removal of the necrosis. Conclusions Initial experience with the EndoRotor suggests that this device can safely, rapidly, and effectively remove necrotic tissue in patients with (infected) walled-off pancreatic necrosis.
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- S. E. van der Wiel
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC – University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sana Klinikum Offenbach GmbH, Offenbach am Main, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC – University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC – University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sana Klinikum Offenbach GmbH, Offenbach am Main, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC – University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC – University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Baron TH, DiMaio CJ, Wang AY, Morgan KA. American Gastroenterological Association Clinical Practice Update: Management of Pancreatic Necrosis. Gastroenterology 2020; 158:67-75.e1. [PMID: 31479658 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2019.07.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 333] [Impact Index Per Article: 83.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2019] [Revised: 07/08/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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DESCRIPTION The purpose of this American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Clinical Practice Update is to review the available evidence and expert recommendations regarding the clinical care of patients with pancreatic necrosis and to offer concise best practice advice for the optimal management of patients with this highly morbid condition. METHODS This expert review was commissioned and approved by the AGA Institute Clinical Practice Updates Committee and the AGA Governing Board to provide timely guidance on a topic of high clinical importance to the AGA membership, and underwent internal peer review by the Clinical Practice Updates Committee and external peer review through standard procedures of Gastroenterology. This review is framed around the 15 best practice advice points agreed upon by the authors, which reflect landmark and recent published articles in this field. This expert review also reflects the experiences of the authors, who are advanced endoscopists or hepatopancreatobiliary surgeons with extensive experience in managing and teaching others to care for patients with pancreatic necrosis. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 1: Pancreatic necrosis is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality and optimal management requires a multidisciplinary approach, including gastroenterologists, surgeons, interventional radiologists, and specialists in critical care medicine, infectious disease, and nutrition. In situations where clinical expertise may be limited, consideration should be given to transferring patients with significant pancreatic necrosis to an appropriate tertiary-care center. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 2: Antimicrobial therapy is best indicated for culture-proven infection in pancreatic necrosis or when infection is strongly suspected (ie, gas in the collection, bacteremia, sepsis, or clinical deterioration). Routine use of prophylactic antibiotics to prevent infection of sterile necrosis is not recommended. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 3: When infected necrosis is suspected, broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics with ability to penetrate pancreatic necrosis should be favored (eg, carbapenems, quinolones, and metronidazole). Routine use of antifungal agents is not recommended. Computed tomography-guided fine-needle aspiration for Gram stain and cultures is unnecessary in the majority of cases. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 4: In patients with pancreatic necrosis, enteral feeding should be initiated early to decrease the risk of infected necrosis. A trial of oral nutrition is recommended immediately in patients in whom there is absence of nausea and vomiting and no signs of severe ileus or gastrointestinal luminal obstruction. When oral nutrition is not feasible, enteral nutrition by either nasogastric/duodenal or nasojejunal tube should be initiated as soon as possible. Total parenteral nutrition should be considered only in cases where oral or enteral feeds are not feasible or tolerated. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 5: Drainage and/or debridement of pancreatic necrosis is indicated in patients with infected necrosis. Drainage and/or debridement may be required in patients with sterile pancreatic necrosis and persistent unwellness marked by abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and nutritional failure or with associated complications, including gastrointestinal luminal obstruction; biliary obstruction; recurrent acute pancreatitis; fistulas; or persistent systemic inflammatory response syndrome. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 6: Pancreatic debridement should be avoided in the early, acute period (first 2 weeks), as it has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Debridement should be optimally delayed for 4 weeks and performed earlier only when there is an organized collection and a strong indication. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 7: Percutaneous drainage and transmural endoscopic drainage are both appropriate first-line, nonsurgical approaches in managing patients with walled-off pancreatic necrosis (WON). Endoscopic therapy through transmural drainage of WON may be preferred, as it avoids the risk of forming a pancreatocutaneous fistula. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 8: Percutaneous drainage of pancreatic necrosis should be considered in patients with infected or symptomatic necrotic collections in the early, acute period (<2 weeks), and in those with WON who are too ill to undergo endoscopic or surgical intervention. Percutaneous drainage should be strongly considered as an adjunct to endoscopic drainage for WON with deep extension into the paracolic gutters and pelvis or for salvage therapy after endoscopic or surgical debridement with residual necrosis burden. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 9: Self-expanding metal stents in the form of lumen-apposing metal stents appear to be superior to plastic stents for endoscopic transmural drainage of necrosis. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 10: The use of direct endoscopic necrosectomy should be reserved for those patients with limited necrosis who do not adequately respond to endoscopic transmural drainage using large-bore, self-expanding metal stents/lumen-apposing metal stents alone or plastic stents combined with irrigation. Direct endoscopic necrosectomy is a therapeutic option in patients with large amounts of infected necrosis, but should be performed at referral centers with the necessary endoscopic expertise and interventional radiology and surgical backup. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 11: Minimally invasive operative approaches to the debridement of acute necrotizing pancreatitis are preferred to open surgical necrosectomy when possible, given lower morbidity. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 12: Multiple minimally invasive surgical techniques are feasible and effective, including videoscopic-assisted retroperitoneal debridement, laparoscopic transgastric debridement, and open transgastric debridement. Selection of approach is best determined by pattern of disease, physiology of the patient, experience and expertise of the multidisciplinary team, and available resources. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 13: Open operative debridement maintains a role in the modern management of acute necrotizing pancreatitis in cases not amenable to less invasive endoscopic and/or surgical procedures. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 14: For patients with disconnected left pancreatic remnant after acute necrotizing mid-body necrosis, definitive surgical management with distal pancreatectomy should be undertaken in patients with reasonable operative candidacy. Insufficient evidence exists to support the management of the disconnected left pancreatic remnant with long-term transenteric endoscopic stenting. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 15: A step-up approach consisting of percutaneous drainage or endoscopic transmural drainage using either plastic stents and irrigation or self-expanding metal stents/lumen-apposing metal stents alone, followed by direct endoscopic necrosectomy, and then surgical debridement is reasonable, although approaches may vary based on the available clinical expertise.
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- Todd H Baron
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.
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- Division of Gastrointestinal and Laparoscopic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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