Case Report
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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 7, 2022; 28(5): 588-593
Published online Feb 7, 2022. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i5.588
Simultaneous endoscopic and video-assisted retroperitoneal debridement in walled-off pancreatic necrosis using a laparoscopic access platform: Two case reports
Lars Lindgaard, Morten Laksáfoss Lauritsen, Srdan Novovic, Erik Feldager Hansen, John Gásdal Karstensen, Palle Nordblad Schmidt
Lars Lindgaard, Morten Laksáfoss Lauritsen, Srdan Novovic, Erik Feldager Hansen, John Gásdal Karstensen, Palle Nordblad Schmidt, Pancreatitis Centre East (PACE), Gastro Unit,Copenhagen University Hospital–Amager and Hvidovre, Hvidovre 2650, Capital Region, Denmark
Morten Laksáfoss Lauritsen, Srdan Novovic, John Gásdal Karstensen, Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen 2100, Capital Region, Denmark
Author contributions: Lindgaard L, Novovic S, Hansen EF, and Schmidt PN designed the study; Lindgaard L and Schmidt PN drafted the manuscript; Karstensen JG edited the manuscript; all authors critically revised the manuscript and approved the final content.
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Corresponding author: John Gásdal Karstensen, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Chief Physician, Surgeon, Pancreatitis Centre East (PACE), Gastro Unit, Copenhagen University Hospital–Amager and Hvidovre, Kettegård Alle 30, Hvidovre 2650, Capital Region, Denmark. john.gasdal.karstensen@regionh.dk
Received: March 4, 2021
Peer-review started: March 4, 2021
First decision: May 1, 2021
Revised: May 3, 2021
Accepted: December 28, 2021
Article in press: December 28, 2021
Published online: February 7, 2022
Core Tip

Core Tip: Infected walled-off necrosis is a potentially life-threatening complication of necrotizing pancreatitis. In cases with large or complex walled-off necrosis, treatment combining endoscopic, transluminal and percutaneous video-assisted retroperitoneal debridement may be needed. We report on two patients who underwent a combination of endoscopic and percutaneous drainage and necrosectomy for their large, infected walled-off necroses. Furthermore, we introduce a laparoscopic access platform as a useful adjunctive to endoscopic necrosectomy and video-assisted retroperitoneal debridement.