ASGE Endoscopy Live: Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) (On-Demand) | November 2023-Brigham and Women's Hospital

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Video Summary

Dr. Linda Lee from Brigham and Women's Hospital presented a case of cholangioscopy and biliary radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for cholangiocarcinoma. The patient was a 44-year-old male with a history of hilar cholangiocarcinoma and had previously undergone chemotherapy and stenting. Dr. Lee demonstrated the use of the SPI glass system for cholangioscopy and the Taiwan Elra endobiliary RFA catheter for RFA. The procedure involved visualizing the stricture, performing RFA to ablate the tumor, and stent placement. During the discussion, Dr. Lee highlighted the importance of pre-procedure planning, antibiotic use, and stent selection. The use of RFA with stenting for cholangiocarcinoma is still an evolving practice, and more research is needed to determine its efficacy and best practices.

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Cholangiocarcinoma Cholangioscopy and Biliary RFA
Linda S. Lee, MD, FASGE

Keywords

cholangioscopy

biliary radiofrequency ablation

cholangiocarcinoma

SPI glass system

endobiliary RFA catheter

stent placement