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

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Video Summary

In the video, Dr. Matt Shirley discusses minimally invasive treatment options for pancreatic cysts and tumors. He begins by highlighting the increasing prevalence and high mortality rate of pancreatic cancer, emphasizing the need for breakthroughs in early detection and treatment. Dr. Shirley introduces the concept of mucinous pancreatic cysts, which can progress to become dysplastic and cancerous in some cases. He explains the two pathways to pancreatic cancer and the importance of identifying precursor lesions that can be removed to prevent progression. Dr. Shirley then presents the concept of EUS-guided chemoablation as a minimally invasive treatment option for high-risk pancreatic cysts. He discusses the use of alcohol lavage in previous trials and explains the development of an alcohol-free ablation technique that has shown good efficacy rates. Dr. Shirley also touches on the use of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and other treatment methods, highlighting the need for more data and ongoing research in this area. He concludes by stressing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach and careful patient selection for these procedures.

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Matthew T. Moyer, MD, FASGE

Keywords

minimally invasive treatment

pancreatic cysts

pancreatic tumors

EUS-guided chemoablation

alcohol-free ablation technique

efficacy rates

radiofrequency ablation

patient selection