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ReviewCurrent opinion in gastroenterology2025

Evolving techniques in the endoscopic evaluation and management of pancreas cystic lesions.

Tassiana Maloof, Fred Karaisz, Ahmed Abdelbaki, Karthic Drishna Perumal, Somashekar G Krishna

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Tassiana MaloofDivision of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Fred KaraiszDivision of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Ahmed AbdelbakiDivision of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Karthic Drishna PerumalDepartment of Internal Medicine, Mount Carmel Health, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Somashekar G KrishnaDivision of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Funding

Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided In Vivo Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy as an Imaging Biomarker for the Accurate Risk Stratification of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous NeoplasmsR01CA279965 · NCI · OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · PI Somashekar G. Krishna · 2023 to 2026
$1.7M
NCI NIH HHS R01 CA279965
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewAccurate diagnosis of pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) is essential to guide appropriate management and reduce unnecessary surgeries. Despite multiple guidelines in PCL management, a substantial proportion of patients still undergo major resections for benign cysts, and a majority of resected intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) show only low-grade dysplasia, leading to significant clinical, financial, and psychological burdens. This review highlights emerging endoscopic approaches that enhance diagnostic accuracy and support organ-sparing, minimally invasive management of PCLs. RECENT

findingsRecent studies suggest that endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and its accessory techniques, such as contrast-enhanced EUS and needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy, as well as next-generation sequencing analysis of cyst fluid, not only accurately characterize PCLs but are also well tolerated and cost-effective. Additionally, emerging therapeutics such as EUS-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and EUS-chemoablation are promising as minimally invasive treatments for high-risk mucinous PCLs in patients who are not candidates for surgery. SUMMARY: Accurate diagnosis of PCLs remains challenging, leading to many patients undergoing unnecessary surgery. Emerging endoscopic imaging biomarkers, artificial intelligence analysis, and molecular biomarkers enhance diagnostic precision. Additionally, novel endoscopic ablative therapies offer safe, minimally invasive, organ-sparing treatment options, thereby reducing the healthcare resource burdens associated with overtreatment.

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EndosonographyPancreatic CystPancreatic Intraductal NeoplasmsPancreatic NeoplasmsHumansartificial intelligenceendoscopic ultrasound-guided needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopyendoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablationnext-generation sequencingpancreatic cysts

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PMCPMC12313136

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