Development of a pancreatic tumor animal model and evaluation of NOTES® tumor enucleation
MA Gromski, SH Lee, SJ Thakkar, RB Lim, J Janschek, SB Jones, DB Jones, R Chuttani, K Matthes · Endoskopie heute · 2010 · Heft 03
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Aims: Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) tumor enucleation may provide an alternative to laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy, a procedure with significant morbidity and mortality. The goal of this study is to determine the feasibility of NOTES tumor creation and enucleation as a multidisciplinary approach. Methods: Seventeen swine underwent general anesthesia. A linear-array EUS endoscope was used to inject a thermosensitive ABA tri-block polymer mixed with methylene blue through the stomach wall and into the distal pancreas using a 22-gauge EUS needle. Due to its thermosensitive character, t…