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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2023; 29(1): 157-170
Published online Jan 7, 2023. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i1.157
Table 5 Summary of efficacy and safety of endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for pancreatic tumors
ProcedureEUS-guided RFA for pancreatic
Neuroendocrine tumors
Adenocarcinoma
Cystic tumors
Technical successHighHighHigh
Safety, complicationsMild-moderate1MildMild
Efficacy
Clinical improvementSignificant for insulinomasNone-
Radiological partial/complete resolutionHighModestEncouraging
Palliation-Encouraging-
MortalityNoneNoneNone