An Endoscopic Transluminal Approach, Compared to Minimally Invasive Surgery, Reduces Complications and Costs for Patients With Necrotizing Pancreatitis

Infected necrotizing pancreatitis is a highly morbid disease with poor outcomes. Intervention strategies have progressed from open necrosectomy to minimally invasive approaches. We compared outcomes of minimally invasive surgery vs endoscopic approaches for patients with infected necrotizing pancreatitis.