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In this episode, Dr. Alexander Vezeridis discusses advanced biliary interventions; covering stone removal procedures, technical success rates, and practical tips for using Spyglass cholangioscopy, laser lithotripsy, and endobiliary ablation. Dr. Vezeridis is an interventional radiologist, physician-scientist, and Assistant Professor of Radiology at Stanford.---CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORRADPAD® Radiation Protectionhttps://www.radpad.com/---SYNPOSISDr. Vezeridis highlights the importance of continuous learning, collaboration with other specialties, and shares his experiences and tips for optimizing patient outcomes. The doctors also touch on innovative approaches such as photodynamic therapy and the use of various tools in managing benign and malignant biliary diseases.---TIMESTAMPS---RESOURCESBackTable VI Podcast Episode #146 - Spyglass Interventions with Dr. Jeffrey Chick and Dr. Ravi Srinivasa:https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/146/spyglass-interventionsSpyglass - Boston Scientific:https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/medical-specialties/gastroenterology/advancements-cholangioscopy.htmlPercutaneous Gallstone Removal: Long-term Follow-up (Dr. Hovsepian Paper):https://www.jvir.org/article/S1051-0443(96)70766-2/pdfSIR’s Percutaneous Cholangiopancreatoscopy (PCPS) registry:https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05210322StarMed Endoscopic RFA Clinical Articles:https://www.starmedacademy.com/endoscopic-rfa-clinical-articles-elraHabib Endobiliary Ablation Catheter:https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/products/rf-ablation/habib-endohpb-bipolar-radiofrequency-catheter.htmlInterventional Radiology-Operated Choledochoscopic-Guided Radiofrequency Wire and Holmium Laser Ablations May Facilitate Treatment and Long-Term Patency of Benign Biliary Strictures:https://www.jvir.org/article/S1051-0443(18)31535-5/abstractPercutaneous Cholangioscope-Assisted Laser Incision of Severe Benign Hepaticojejunostomy Stenoses:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35504434/Percutaneous Endoluminal Benign Biliary Laser (PEBBL) (Clinical Trial):https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05567003



