ASGE Annual Postgraduate Course: Leveraging New Advances to Improve Patient Outcomes (Live and Virtual)

Video Transcription

Video Summary

In the video transcript, a panel of experts discussed various topics related to managing pancreatic and biliary issues through endoscopic interventions. They emphasized the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in decision-making, especially in cases of pancreatic fluid collections and biliary strictures. They discussed techniques such as multiple gateways for drainage, tissue sampling methods, and the use of tools like ESWL and medical cannabis for pain management in chronic pancreatitis. The experts also touched on the criteria for total pancreatectomy with islet cell autotransplantation, including patient age, pain severity, genetic factors, and avoidance of opiate use.

Keywords

pancreatic and biliary issues

endoscopic interventions

multidisciplinary approach

pancreatic fluid collections

biliary strictures

total pancreatectomy with islet cell autotransplantation