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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Surgical Innovation
  • Minimally Invasive Interventions

Background:

  • Traditional open surgical drainage for pancreatic collections has been largely replaced by minimally invasive approaches.
  • The "step-up approach" involves initial drainage followed by debridement if necessary, with both surgical and endoscopic options available.
  • Minimally invasive interventions demonstrate reduced morbidity and mortality compared to open necrosectomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the indications, techniques, timing, and recent advancements in the endoscopic step-up approach for symptomatic pancreatic collections.
  • To highlight the advantages of endoscopic management over surgical interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical practices regarding the endoscopic step-up approach.
  • Focus on techniques involving endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMSs).
  • Comparison of outcomes between endoscopic and surgical step-up approaches.

Main Results:

  • The endoscopic step-up approach, enhanced by EUS and LAMSs, has significantly improved pancreatic collection management.
  • Endoscopic treatment is associated with fewer complications, including organ failure, fistulas, and perforations.
  • Shorter hospital and intensive care unit stays are reported with the endoscopic approach.

Conclusions:

  • The endoscopic step-up approach represents a paradigm shift in managing pancreatic collections, offering superior safety and efficiency.
  • Continued advancements in endoscopic technology are further refining treatment outcomes.
  • Endoscopic management should be strongly considered as a primary strategy for symptomatic pancreatic collections.