ASGE Therapeutic EUS for Advanced Endosonographers (Live and Virtual) | September 2022-EUS Guided Pancreatic Cyst and Tumor Ablation

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Video Summary

The video is a presentation by Dr. Matthew Kazanowski at a conference where he discusses the minimally invasive treatment options for pancreatic cysts and tumors. He explains that pancreatic cancer is a major problem with a poor prognosis, and early detection and treatment are crucial. Dr. Kazanowski introduces the concept of pancreatic cyst ablation using EUS-guided chemoablation, which involves injecting an admixture of gemcitabine and paclitaxel into the cyst to prevent its progression into pancreatic cancer. He discusses the different pathways to pancreatic cancer and the criteria for selecting patients for ablation. Dr. Kazanowski also explores the use of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and other ablative techniques for treating pancreatic tumors and neuroendocrine tumors. He presents the results of several trials and discusses the effectiveness, safety, and durability of the treatments. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach and ongoing research in this field.

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Matthew T. Moyer, MD, FASGE

Keywords

minimally invasive treatment options

pancreatic cysts

pancreatic tumors

pancreatic cancer

EUS-guided chemoablation

radiofrequency ablation

ablative techniques

neuroendocrine tumors