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Surgical options include endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), percutaneous drainage of peripancreatic fluids, retroperitoneal approach, laparoscopic surgery, or traditional open necrosectomy. Minimally invasive approaches are preferred; however, timing of the surgery is of utmost importance. Ideally, patients with an indication for surgery are to be stabilized for up to four weeks and given antibiotics in the interim. After the development of walled off necrosis, surgery is considered more safe and effective.
Acute pancreatitis surgery
Acute cholecystitis surgery
Chronic cholecystitis surgery
Ascending cholangitis surgery
Hereditary pancreatitis surgery
Gastrointestinal perforation surgery
Choledocholithiasis surgery
Pancreatic pseudocyst surgery