• Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041,China;
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ObjectiveTo discuss the indication, therapeutic effect, complication of endoscopic surgery for pancreatic pseudocyst and its defect and merit.MethodsThe pertinent literatures about pancreatic pseudocyst treated by endoscopic technique were summarized. ResultsEndoscopic technique possessed the peculiarities of less trauma, convenience to operate and could be repeatedly used. The number of patients with pancreatic pseudocyst suitable for endoscopic therapy was increasing. When pancreatic pseudocyst was accompanied with complication, polycystic or failed in endoscopic treatment, surgical intervention was the only choice. Endoscopic technique would be considered firstly in other conditions.ConclusionIndividual scheme should be advocated according to the size, number location and complication of the pancreatic pseudocyst.

Citation: WANG Wei,YAN Lnan. Endoscopic Treatment of Pancreatic Pseudocysts. CHINESE JOURNAL OF BASES AND CLINICS IN GENERAL SURGERY, 2003, 10(3): 311-313. doi: Copy