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NOTES and endoscopic pancreatic necrosectomy for the GI endoscopist
- Source :
- Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery. 16:270-273
- Publication Year :
- 2009
- Publisher :
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2009.
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Abstract
- Endoscopists seek to conduct more aggressive surgical procedures that surpass the limitations of existing endoscopic procedures. Endoscopic pancreatic necrosectomy and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) are typical examples of this new trend; both are performed through the gastrointestinal wall without a skin incision. Endoscopic necrosectomy is effective for managing organized pancreatic necrosis and abscesses. The necrotic tissues are removed endoscopically by directly entering the cavity of the organized pancreatic necrosis. NOTES is a possible advance over surgical intervention, as it is a less invasive, more cosmetic, and effective procedure. There are various approaches, including the esophagus, stomach, colon, and vagina; Various procedures are possible using NOTES, such as cholecystectomy, appendectomy, full-thickness stomach resection, splenectomy, gastrointestinal (GI) anastomosis, and peritoneoscopy. The requirements for NOTES include high proficiency in endoscopic techniques, including knowledge of various devices, anatomy, and surgical procedures. Since most GI endoscopists have no surgical background, to increase the usage of NOTES, GI endoscopists should form and lead teams that include various specialists. We believe that endoscopic necrosectomy and NOTES represent a major shift in the treatment paradigm because physicians can treat beyond the gastrointestinal wall and endoscopic procedures will replace surgical treatment.
- Subjects :
- Male
medicine.medical_specialty
medicine.medical_treatment
Splenectomy
Anastomosis
Risk Assessment
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
Endosonography
Necrosis
Pancreatectomy
Peritoneoscopy
medicine
Humans
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
Esophagus
Pancreas
Gastrointestinal wall
Aged
Endoscopes
Hepatology
Pancreatitis, Acute Necrotizing
business.industry
General surgery
Endoscopy
Middle Aged
medicine.disease
Surgery
Treatment Outcome
medicine.anatomical_structure
Drainage
Female
Cholecystectomy
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
business
Follow-Up Studies
Abdominal surgery
Pancreatic abscess
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 14360691 and 09441166
- Volume :
- 16
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....6c7d901ceaef6e885af3e4958f0aad07