Pancreatoscopy-guided laser dissection and ablation for treatment of benign and neoplastic pancreatic disorders: an initial report (with videos)

Per-oral pancreatoscopy (POP) permits direct evaluation of the pancreatic duct for the visualization and sampling of neoplastic lesions, and treatment of pancreatic duct stones using intraductal lithotripsy techniques. Pancreatic laser endotherapy of mucosa has been described in animal models for tumor ablation but human experience is lacking. We describe 3 unique and challenging clinical situations that benefited from pancreatic laser dissection and ablation.

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