1 Guidance

1 Guidance

This document replaces previous guidance on percutaneous pancreatic necrosectomy (interventional procedure guidance 33).

1.1 Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of percutaneous retroperitoneal endoscopic necrosectomy is adequate to support the use of this procedure provided that normal arrangements are in place for clinical governance, consent and audit.

1.2 The procedure should only be carried out by a team experienced in the management of complex pancreatic disease.

  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)