The role of pancreatoscopy in the diagnostic work-up of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: David M. de Jong, Pauline M. C. Stassen, Bas Groot Koerkamp, Mark Ellrichmann, Petko I. Karagyozov, Andrea Anderloni, Leena Kylänpää, George J. M. Webster, Lydi M. J. W. van Driel, Marco J. Bruno, Pieter J. F. de Jonge,

Published: 2022-06-03

DOI: 10.1055/a-1869-0180

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Abstract

Background Confirming the diagnosis, invasiveness, and disease extent of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) of the pancreas is challenging. The aim of this study was to summarize the literature on the efficacy and safety of peroral pancreatoscopy (POP) in the diagnosis of IPMN, including the impact of pre- and intraoperative POP on the management of IPMN.