Detailed Description
This prospective, single-center observational study aims to evaluate the safety and
effectiveness of the HANAROSTEN HOT Plumber with Z-EUSIT for pancreatic pseudocyst
drainage. The study will assess clinical success, defined as a reduction of at least 50%
in pseudocyst size accompanied by symptom improvement, as well as technical success,
device retention, lumen patency, and adverse events. Follow-up will continue until one
month after stent removal.
Pancreatic pseudocysts develop due to pancreatic duct obstruction or damage caused
by inflammation, resulting in fluid accumulation. Symptoms may include abdominal
pain, gastric outlet obstruction, early satiety, and weight loss. Drainage is
required when pseudocysts become symptomatic, infected, or increase in size.
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided transgastric or transduodenal drainage is the standard
treatment for accessible pseudocysts. Compared to surgical or percutaneous methods,
this approach is less invasive and promotes faster recovery.
The HANAROSTEN HOT Plumber with Z-EUSIT features an electrocautery-enhanced delivery
system, eliminating the need for guidewire exchanges and tract dilation. The stent
is made of nitinol wire with silicone coating and anti-migration bi-flanges,
designed for easy placement and removal.
Study Design
Type: Prospective, single-center, observational study
Device: HANAROSTEN HOT Plumber with Z-EUSIT
Target Enrollment: 20 adults aged 18 years or older
Procedure: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided transgastric or transduodenal drainage of
pancreatic pseudocysts
Follow-Up: Until one month after stent removal
Procedure Overview
Prior to the procedure, cross-sectional imaging (CT or MRI) will determine
pseudocyst size and proximity to the gastrointestinal lumen, guiding stent
selection.
Patients will receive prophylactic antibiotics and sedation with midazolam and
pethidine according to institutional protocols.
Under EUS guidance, the pseudocyst will be punctured using the
electrocautery-enhanced delivery system. The stent will be deployed to create a
connection between the pseudocyst and the gastrointestinal lumen, allowing fluid
drainage.
If direct puncture is not feasible, a 19-gauge needle will be used to access the
pseudocyst, followed by guidewire placement and stent deployment.
Stent removal will occur after pseudocyst resolution, confirmed by follow-up
imaging, and will be performed using forceps or a snare.
Follow-Up and Safety Monitoring
Participants will be monitored for adverse events, including bleeding, infection,
perforation, stent migration, tissue injury, and other complications.
Follow-up visits will occur within 30 or 60 days after the procedure, and one month
after stent removal.
Safety monitoring will include clinical assessments, laboratory tests, and imaging
studies as required.
Data Collection and Statistical Analysis
Data will be summarized using descriptive statistics. Continuous variables will be
reported as mean ± standard deviation or median (interquartile range), and
categorical variables as frequencies and percentages.
Technical success rates will be calculated as the percentage of successful stent
placements and removals. Clinical success rates will be reported as the percentage
of participants with ≥50% pseudocyst size reduction and symptom improvement.
Adverse events will be classified according to severity and relationship to the
device. The incidence of stent migration, retention, and lumen patency will also be
reported.
Missing data will be handled using the last observation carried forward (LOCF)
method.
Ethical Considerations
The study will be conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and Good
Clinical Practice guidelines.
All participants will provide written informed consent before enrollment.
Personal data will be anonymized and securely stored, accessible only to authorized
study personnel.
This study aims to provide clinical evidence supporting the safety and effectiveness of
the HANAROSTEN HOT Plumber with Z-EUSIT for pancreatic pseudocyst drainage, potentially
improving outcomes for patients with this condition.