Accuracy of diagnostic performance of confocal laser endomicroscopy in characterising pancreatic cysts: A systematic review.

Key Points

• Diagnostic performance is notably enhanced using confocal laser endomicroscopy, which improves overall clinical confidence.
• Evidence indicates that nCLE effectively reduces indeterminate results, supporting its clinical utility in evaluations.
• Analysis highlights the need for large-scale trials to standardise protocols and assess long-term patient outcomes.
• Implications support advances in the management of pancreatic cysts, potentially benefiting healthcare systems as well.

Abstract