Unsolved problems in endoscopic papillectomy

Abstract

This article highlights some of the unanswered challenges in performing safe and effective endoscopic papillectomy (EP) as well as offering strategies to deal with these challenges. The authors conducted a review of studies regarding EP for ampullary tumors with specific focus on technical aspects.

Keywords

• argon plasma coagulation
• endoscopic papillectomy
• endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
• endoscopic ultrasonography
• intraductal ultrasonography