Endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for pancreatic cystic neoplasms: a comprehensive review
Xinzhu Sun, Nan Ge · 2026
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Xinzhu Sun and Nan Ge review a scope guided heat treatment for pancreas cysts in a 2026 paper. Some pancreas cysts can turn into cancer, yet surgery is major and watchful waiting can last for years. A needle based heat method offers a middle path for patients who cannot face surgery.
An ultrasound scope guides a thin probe into the cyst, and heat destroys the lining that makes fluid. Care teams weigh the method against fluid drainage with alcohol wash, by cyst type. Current proof shows high success with low harm in chosen cases. Gaps remain in proof quality and in shared steps, so stronger trials are needed.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Xinzhu Sun, Nan Ge |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 54474 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |