SEED Consensus Document on SpyGlass-DS

Abstract

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the technique of choice for the treatment of biliopancreatic pathology. However, fluoroscopic imaging does not always allow an adequate diagnosis. On the other hand, some large stones cannot be removed by the usual methods. In these situations, cholangioscopy has proven to be an essential tool for the diagnosis of biliary strictures and the treatment of large stones. Its role in pancreatic pathology is also increasing. The development of a single-operator, disposable cholangioscope has made it possible to expand the technique to a large number of hospitals that perform ERCP. For this reason, the Spanish Society of Digestive Endoscopy has developed this consensus document on the use of the Spyglass-DS cholangioscope. The document has been prepared by a group of endoscopists with expertise in cholangioscopy, reviewing the scientific evidence on the main current indications for cholangiopancreatoscopy.

Keywords: Biliary stricture; Cholangiopancreatoscopy; Cholangioscopy; Colangiopancreatoscopia; Colangioscopia; Cálculo difícil; Difficult biliary stones; Estenosis biliar; Estenosis conducto pancreático; Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm; Neoplasia mucinosa papilar intraductal; Pancreatic duct stricture; Pancreatolithiasis; Pancreatolitiasis.