Methodology Assessment of Endoscopic Ultrasound Radiofrequency Ablation (EUS-RFA) for Pancreatic Neoplasms: Results From an International Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA) is increasingly used; however, clinical application remains unstandardized. We assessed real-world practice among international users.

Methods

A cross-sectional 70-item survey was conducted. Results are presented descriptively (numbers, percentages).

Results

Overall, 91 of 175 invited physicians from Europe (74.4%), North America (13.3%), and Asia (12.2%) completed the survey. EUS-RFA was performed by 94.1% of respondents for insulinoma, with heterogeneous responses for other indications. Most physicians (96.3%) performed EUS-RFA under deep sedation or general anesthesia; marked variability was reported on antibiotic prophylaxis (57.5%), aggressive hydration (52.5%), generator power set

SUBMITTER: Lisotti A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC13312040 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature