Management of Malignant Biliary Obstruction in the 21st Century

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Video Summary

The webinar series called ASGE Global Spotlight was created with a global audience in mind and aims to feature global experts in their field. The first presentation in the series was titled "Management of Malignant Biliary Obstruction in the 21st Century" and was facilitated by Reddy Akova. The webinar discussed various topics related to the management of malignant biliary obstruction, including the need for histology and pre-operative localization, the use of endoscopic ablative therapy, and the role of US-guided drainage. The presenters, Professor Anthony Teo and Dr. Shannon Chan from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, provided detailed information and insights on these topics. Professor Teo focused on endoscopic ablative therapy, discussing photodynamic therapy (PDT) and endobiliary radiofrequency ablation (RFA) , while Dr. Chan discussed US-guided drainage, including transpapillary drainage, transmural drainage, and the use of different types of stents. The presenters also discussed the benefits and potential risks of these procedures, as well as the importance of case selection and individual expertise in determining the most appropriate approach. The webinar concluded with a Q&A session, where the presenters addressed questions from the audience regarding stent choice, the risks of cystic duct blockage, the role of antibiotics, and more. Overall, the webinar provided a comprehensive overview of the management of malignant biliary obstruction, highlighting current advancements and considerations in the field. No credits were mentioned in the transcript.

Keywords

ASGE Global Spotlight

webinar series

global audience

Management of Malignant Biliary Obstruction

endoscopic ablative therapy

US-guided drainage

Professor Anthony Teo

Dr. Shannon Chan

stents

Q&A session

advancements