The Department of Gastroenterology at PAU Hospitals provided information about endoscopic ampullectomy (papillectomy), a method used to treat masses that develop in the area where the bile duct opens into the small intestine (papilla). The department stated that the method, which is among advanced endoscopic procedures, can be successfully performed in suitable patients as an alternative to major surgical operations.

The statement noted that lesions in the papilla region can be safely removed using specialized endoscopic devices through a procedure performed orally without any surgical incision. It was stated that this allows many patients to be treated without the need for larger and riskier operations requiring abdominal surgery, while the method offers important advantages such as less pain, a shorter hospital stay, and a faster return to daily life.

“An effective treatment with minor procedures as an alternative to major surgery.”

The statement emphasized that endoscopic ampullectomy plays an important role not only in treatment but also in establishing a definitive diagnosis. It was noted that tissue samples removed during the procedure are examined in detail in the pathology laboratory, allowing the determination of whether the mass is benign or malignant and enabling the most appropriate treatment plan to be developed for the patient.

The statement highlighted that, thanks to advancing endoscopy technologies and procedures performed by experienced physicians, advanced endoscopic methods are providing an increasing number of patients with safe and effective treatment options. It was reported that minimally invasive procedures offer significant advantages in both diagnosis and treatment, helping to prevent unnecessary major surgical interventions and contributing to the preservation of patients’ quality of life.

The statement also noted that the advanced endoscopic procedures successfully performed at the Department of Gastroenterology at PAU Hospitals are among the innovative treatment options offered by modern medicine and continue to be safely performed in suitable patients with high success rates.