Minimally invasive percutaneous interventions in the final stage of treatment of infected necrotizing pancreatitis. Review of recent studies

Abstract

Infected necrotizing pancreatitis represents one of the most challenging conditions in abdominal surgery and requires multi-stage minimally invasive interventions as part of the widely accepted step-up approach. This strategy involves collaboration between interventional radiologists and interventional gastroenterologists. Navigation-assisted minimally invasive interventions are crucial during the initial 3 – 4 weeks of the disease, serving as the primary method for managing infected necrotic collections in the retroperitoneal tissue.