Embryonal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery treating severe acute pancreatitis complicated by abdominal compartment syndrome.

Background/aims: This study aims to estimate the value of embryonal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (ENOTES) as a treatment for severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) complicated by abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS).

Methodology: The patients who were randomized into ENOTES group and surgery group underwent ENOTES and laparotomy, respectively. The Efficacy and complications of these two treatments were compared.