ReviewEndoscopic ultrasound
An update on EUS-guided ablative techniques for pancreatic cystic lesions.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 20 citations in OpenAlex.
- A meta-analysis on the efficacy of endoscopic ultrasonography for treatment of pancreatic cancer.Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) · 2024Pooled it
- Endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for pancreatic cystic neoplasms: a comprehensive review.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- Real-time guidance of lauromacrogol ablation for pancreatic cystic lesions using confocal laser endomicroscopy.Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology · 2026Article
- Comparison of microwave ablation versus lauromacrogol injection ablation for 50-75% cystic thyroid nodules: a two-center retrospective study.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Article
- Endoscopic management of pancreatic cystic neoplasms.World journal of gastrointestinal oncology · 2025Review
- Evolving techniques in the endoscopic evaluation and management of pancreas cystic lesions.Current opinion in gastroenterology · 2025Review
- Pancreatic Club Perspectives on Surgical Approach, Post-Resection Follow-Up, and Role of Endoscopic Ablation on Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms.GE Portuguese journal of gastroenterology · 2025Review
- A single-center study examining the safety and effectiveness of ERCP with pancreatoscopy and endoluminal radiofrequency ablation for main-duct IPMN treatment.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Short-Term Outcomes of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Pancreatic Cyst Ablation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Gastro hep advances · 2025Review
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- Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Ablation of Premalignant Pancreatic Cysts and Pancreatic Cancer.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Advancements in Microwave Ablation Techniques for Managing Pancreatic Lesions.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- A Review on Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation (EUS-RFA) of Pancreatic Lesions.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- EUS-guided interventional therapies for pancreatic diseases.Frontiers in medicine · 2023Review
- Factors affecting the diagnostic value of liquid-based cytology by EUS-FNA in the diagnosis of pancreatic cystic neoplasms.Endoscopic ultrasoundArticle
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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) are increasingly being recognized due to improvements and widespread use of cross-sectional imaging. With an estimated prevalence of 15% in general population, incidentally discovered PCLs represent a dilemma in management. While pancreatectomies offer a chance of cure, the morbidity is considerable in patients with high surgical risks. More recently, EUS-guided approaches for cyst ablation are being offered in clinical trials for the management of PCLs. EUS-chemoablation studies have progressed from first investigating safety and efficacy of EUS-guided alcohol lavage to single-agent paclitaxel ablation. Recent studies have shown that alcohol lavage may not be required, and long-term resolution can be achieved by chemoablation alone. EUS-guided lauromacrogol ablation and EUS-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) are new techniques that have shown promising results in a few small studies. Overall, the current literature suggests that EUS-guided paclitaxel ablation has better cyst resolution rates compared to other existing minimally invasive techniques including ethanol injection, lauromacrogol ablation, or RFA. This article will review EUS-guided PCL ablation approaches and future directions the field is headed into.
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