In this early experience, the feasibility of ESD appeared to be good but R0 resection and complication rates did not match those reported by Japanese authors and must be improved by an extended practice.
The diagnostic accuracy of EUS sampling for solid pancreatic masses using standard and core needles seems comparable but with a better overall histological sample quality for the former. ClinicalTrial.gov identifier: NCT01479803.
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