Can papillary carcinomas be treated by endoscopic ampullectomy?

Background: The utility of endoscopic ampullectomy versus surgical ampullectomy remains a topic of debate, particularly for the treatment of malignant tumors. The goal of this study was to prospectively establish the outcomes of endoscopic ampullectomy, with focus on carcinoma.

Methods: From February 2002 to December 2008, 61 patients underwent endoscopic ampullectomy.